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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.40, 512.48 and 205.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.40, 512.48 and 205.59 is: 283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.40 : 512.48 = 205.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.40/512.48 = 205.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.40x = 512.48 × 205.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.40x = 105,358.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,358.20/371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.68

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