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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.59, 512.78 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.59, 512.78 and 205.79 is: 283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.59 : 512.78 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.59/512.78 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.59x = 512.78 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.59x = 105,521.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,521.40/371.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.97

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