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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.78, 550.27 and 204.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.78, 550.27 and 204.57 is: 306.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.78 : 550.27 = 204.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.78/550.27 = 204.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.78x = 550.27 × 204.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.78x = 112,568.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,568.73/366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.91

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