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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.36, 550.72 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.36, 550.72 and 205.28 is: 307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.36 : 550.72 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.36/550.72 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.36x = 550.72 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.36x = 113,051.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,051.80/367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.74

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