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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.57, 549.54 and 204.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.57, 549.54 and 204.03 is: 305.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.57 : 549.54 = 204.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.57/549.54 = 204.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.57x = 549.54 × 204.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.57x = 112,122.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,122.65/366.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.87

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