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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.57, 550.63 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.57, 550.63 and 204.76 is: 306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.57 : 550.63 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.57/550.63 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.57x = 550.63 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.57x = 112,744.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,744.85/367.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.73

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