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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.04, 513.36 and 206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.04, 513.36 and 206.24 is: 284.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.04 : 513.36 = 206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.04/513.36 = 206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.04x = 513.36 × 206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.04x = 105,875.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,875.37/372.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.58

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