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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.82, 511.70 and 205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.82, 511.70 and 205.02 is: 282.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.82 : 511.70 = 205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.82/511.70 = 205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.82x = 511.70 × 205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.82x = 104,909.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,909.01/370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.91

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