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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.53, 511.33 and 204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.53, 511.33 and 204.73 is: 282.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.53 : 511.33 = 204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.53/511.33 = 204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.53x = 511.33 × 204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.53x = 104,684.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,684.59/370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.53

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