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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.46, 550.56 and 204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.46, 550.56 and 204.74 is: 306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.46 : 550.56 = 204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.46/550.56 = 204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.46x = 550.56 × 204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.46x = 112,721.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,721.65/367.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.76

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