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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.43, 511.19 and 204.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.43, 511.19 and 204.63 is: 282.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.43 : 511.19 = 204.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.43/511.19 = 204.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.43x = 511.19 × 204.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.43x = 104,606.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,606.95/370.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.40

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