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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.67, 511.50 and 204.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.67, 511.50 and 204.89 is: 282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.67 : 511.50 = 204.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.67/511.50 = 204.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.67x = 511.50 × 204.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.67x = 104,798.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,798.68/370.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.73

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