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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367, 550.09 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367, 550.09 and 204.60 is: 306.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367 : 550.09 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367/550.09 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367x = 550.09 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367x = 112,548.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,548.41/367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.67

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