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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.76, 511.60 and 204.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.76, 511.60 and 204.98 is: 282.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.76 : 511.60 = 204.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.76/511.60 = 204.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.76x = 511.60 × 204.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.76x = 104,865.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,865.47/370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.84

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