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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.59, 512.79 and 205.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.59, 512.79 and 205.81 is: 284.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.59 : 512.79 = 205.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.59/512.79 = 205.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.59x = 512.79 × 205.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.59x = 105,537.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,537.31/371.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.02

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