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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.33, 511.06 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.33, 511.06 and 204.56 is: 282.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.33 : 511.06 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.33/511.06 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.33x = 511.06 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.33x = 104,538.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,538.86/370.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.29

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