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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.84, 514.47 and 207.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.84, 514.47 and 207.03 is: 285.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.84 : 514.47 = 207.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.84/514.47 = 207.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.84x = 514.47 × 207.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.84x = 106,510.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,510.72/372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.67

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