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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.32, 511.04 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.32, 511.04 and 204.54 is: 282.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.32 : 511.04 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.32/511.04 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.32x = 511.04 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.32x = 104,529.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,529.59/370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.27

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