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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.09, 510.76 and 204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.09, 510.76 and 204.34 is: 282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.09 : 510.76 = 204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.09/510.76 = 204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.09x = 510.76 × 204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.09x = 104,368.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,368.70/370.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.01

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