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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.77, 515.81 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.77, 515.81 and 205.71 is: 283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.77 : 515.81 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.77/515.81 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.77x = 515.81 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.77x = 106,106.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,106.25/373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.88

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