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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.40, 511.16 and 204.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.40, 511.16 and 204.61 is: 282.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.40 : 511.16 = 204.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.40/511.16 = 204.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.40x = 511.16 × 204.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.40x = 104,584.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,584.87/370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.36

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