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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.79, 514.45 and 207.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.79, 514.45 and 207.00 is: 285.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.79 : 514.45 = 207.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.79/514.45 = 207.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.79x = 514.45 × 207.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.79x = 106,491.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,491.69/372.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.66

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