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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.48, 514.02 and 204.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.48, 514.02 and 204.43 is: 282.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.48 : 514.02 = 204.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.48/514.02 = 204.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.48x = 514.02 × 204.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.48x = 105,082.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,082.39/372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.12

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