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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.77, 549.35 and 204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.77, 549.35 and 204.10 is: 305.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.77 : 549.35 = 204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.77/549.35 = 204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.77x = 549.35 × 204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.77x = 112,120.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,120.71/366.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.70

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