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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.74, 511.64 and 204.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.74, 511.64 and 204.98 is: 282.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.74 : 511.64 = 204.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.74/511.64 = 204.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.74x = 511.64 × 204.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.74x = 104,872.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,872.38/370.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.87

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