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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370, 510.58 and 204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370, 510.58 and 204.20 is: 281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370 : 510.58 = 204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370/510.58 = 204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370x = 510.58 × 204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370x = 104,260.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,260.44/370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.78

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