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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.41, 511.14 and 204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.41, 511.14 and 204.62 is: 282.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.41 : 511.14 = 204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.41/511.14 = 204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.41x = 511.14 × 204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.41x = 104,589.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,589.47/370.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.36

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