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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.62, 511.45 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.62, 511.45 and 204.84 is: 282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.62 : 511.45 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.62/511.45 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.62x = 511.45 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.62x = 104,765.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,765.42/370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.68

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