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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.77, 511.67 and 205.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.77, 511.67 and 205.00 is: 282.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.77 : 511.67 = 205.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.77/511.67 = 205.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.77x = 511.67 × 205.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.77x = 104,889.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,889.79/370.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.90

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