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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.32, 513.77 and 206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.32, 513.77 and 206.52 is: 284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.32 : 513.77 = 206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.32/513.77 = 206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.32x = 513.77 × 206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.32x = 106,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,103.78/372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.98

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