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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.41, 512.49 and 205.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.41, 512.49 and 205.58 is: 283.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.41 : 512.49 = 205.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.41/512.49 = 205.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.41x = 512.49 × 205.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.41x = 105,355.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,355.13/371.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.67

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