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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.80, 514.46 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.80, 514.46 and 207 is: 285.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.80 : 514.46 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.80/514.46 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.80x = 514.46 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.80x = 106,493.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,493.22/372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.66

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