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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.76, 551.82 and 205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.76, 551.82 and 205.52 is: 308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.76 : 551.82 = 205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.76/551.82 = 205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.76x = 551.82 × 205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.76x = 113,410.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,410.05/367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.38

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