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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.13, 510.76 and 204.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.13, 510.76 and 204.33 is: 281.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.13 : 510.76 = 204.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.13/510.76 = 204.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.13x = 510.76 × 204.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.13x = 104,363.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,363.59/370.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.97

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