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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.46, 511.24 and 204.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.46, 511.24 and 204.67 is: 282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.46 : 511.24 = 204.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.46/511.24 = 204.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.46x = 511.24 × 204.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.46x = 104,635.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,635.49/370.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.45

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