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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.89, 550.43 and 204.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.89, 550.43 and 204.71 is: 307.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.89 : 550.43 = 204.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.89/550.43 = 204.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.89x = 550.43 × 204.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.89x = 112,677.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,677.50/366.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.12

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