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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.64, 514.25 and 204.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.64, 514.25 and 204.59 is: 282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.64 : 514.25 = 204.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.64/514.25 = 204.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.64x = 514.25 × 204.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.64x = 105,211.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,211.82/372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.35

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