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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.17, 513.58 and 206.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.17, 513.58 and 206.38 is: 284.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.17 : 513.58 = 206.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.17/513.58 = 206.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.17x = 513.58 × 206.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.17x = 105,989.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,989.04/372.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.79

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