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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.69, 523.97 and 205.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.69, 523.97 and 205.03 is: 282.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.69 : 523.97 = 205.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.69/523.97 = 205.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.69x = 523.97 × 205.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.69x = 107,429.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,429.97/379.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.94

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