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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.69, 511.55 and 204.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.69, 511.55 and 204.91 is: 282.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.69 : 511.55 = 204.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.69/511.55 = 204.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.69x = 511.55 × 204.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.69x = 104,820.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,820.37/370.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.77

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