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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.41, 512.54 and 205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.41, 512.54 and 205.64 is: 283.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.41 : 512.54 = 205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.41/512.54 = 205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.41x = 512.54 × 205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.41x = 105,398.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,398.12/371.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.78

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