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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.82, 510.35 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.82, 510.35 and 204.04 is: 281.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.82 : 510.35 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.82/510.35 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.82x = 510.35 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.82x = 104,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,131.30/369.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.57

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