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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.53, 511.34 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.53, 511.34 and 204.76 is: 282.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.53 : 511.34 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.53/511.34 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.53x = 511.34 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.53x = 104,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,701.98/370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.57

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