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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.76, 540.60 and 206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.76, 540.60 and 206.73 is: 309.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.76 : 540.60 = 206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.76/540.60 = 206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.76x = 540.60 × 206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.76x = 111,758.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,758.24/360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.79

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