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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.35, 511.09 and 204.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.35, 511.09 and 204.59 is: 282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.35 : 511.09 = 204.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.35/511.09 = 204.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.35x = 511.09 × 204.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.35x = 104,566.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,566.20/370.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.34

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