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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.39, 512.48 and 205.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.39, 512.48 and 205.61 is: 283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.39 : 512.48 = 205.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.39/512.48 = 205.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.39x = 512.48 × 205.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.39x = 105,368.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,368.96/371.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.72

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