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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.33, 513.79 and 206.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.33, 513.79 and 206.53 is: 285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.33 : 513.79 = 206.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.33/513.79 = 206.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.33x = 513.79 × 206.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.33x = 106,115.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,115.44/372.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.01

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