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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.71, 511.56 and 204.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.71, 511.56 and 204.89 is: 282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.71 : 511.56 = 204.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.71/511.56 = 204.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.71x = 511.56 × 204.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.71x = 104,810.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,810.97/370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.73

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