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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.53, 507.04 and 220.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.53, 507.04 and 220.17 is: 303.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.53 : 507.04 = 220.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.53/507.04 = 220.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.53x = 507.04 × 220.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.53x = 111,635.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,635.00/367.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.74

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