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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.91, 511.84 and 205.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.91, 511.84 and 205.11 is: 283.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.91 : 511.84 = 205.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.91/511.84 = 205.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.91x = 511.84 × 205.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.91x = 104,979.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,979.92/370.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.04

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