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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.75, 511.65 and 204.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.75, 511.65 and 204.98 is: 282.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.75 : 511.65 = 204.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.75/511.65 = 204.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.75x = 511.65 × 204.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.75x = 104,879.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,879.17/370.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.88

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