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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.52, 511.31 and 204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.52, 511.31 and 204.74 is: 282.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.52 : 511.31 = 204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.52/511.31 = 204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.52x = 511.31 × 204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.52x = 104,683.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,683.82/370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.53

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