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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.77, 549.98 and 204.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.77, 549.98 and 204.41 is: 306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.77 : 549.98 = 204.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.77/549.98 = 204.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.77x = 549.98 × 204.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.77x = 112,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,420.39/366.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.51

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