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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.84, 514.54 and 207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.84, 514.54 and 207.06 is: 285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.84 : 514.54 = 207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.84/514.54 = 207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.84x = 514.54 × 207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.84x = 106,543.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,543.91/372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.77

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