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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.08, 550.32 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.08, 550.32 and 204.60 is: 306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.08 : 550.32 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.08/550.32 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.08x = 550.32 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.08x = 112,595.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,595.47/367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.73

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