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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.45, 511.22 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.45, 511.22 and 204.66 is: 282.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.45 : 511.22 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.45/511.22 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.45x = 511.22 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.45x = 104,626.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,626.29/370.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.43

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