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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.17, 510.86 and 204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.17, 510.86 and 204.40 is: 282.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.17 : 510.86 = 204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.17/510.86 = 204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.17x = 510.86 × 204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.17x = 104,418.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,418.35/370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.08

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