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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.43, 511.16 and 204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.43, 511.16 and 204.62 is: 282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.43 : 511.16 = 204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.43/511.16 = 204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.43x = 511.16 × 204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.43x = 104,589.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,589.98/370.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.35

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