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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.63, 511.45 and 204.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.63, 511.45 and 204.83 is: 282.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.63 : 511.45 = 204.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.63/511.45 = 204.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.63x = 511.45 × 204.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.63x = 104,760.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,760.30/370.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.65

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