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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.53, 512.72 and 205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.53, 512.72 and 205.74 is: 283.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.53 : 512.72 = 205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.53/512.72 = 205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.53x = 512.72 × 205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.53x = 105,483.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,483.42/371.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.92

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