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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.37, 549.02 and 204.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.37, 549.02 and 204.01 is: 305.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.37 : 549.02 = 204.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.37/549.02 = 204.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.37x = 549.02 × 204.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.37x = 112,004.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,004.55/366.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.71

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