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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.79, 507.60 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.79, 507.60 and 220.50 is: 304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.79 : 507.60 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.79/507.60 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.79x = 507.60 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.79x = 111,925.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,925.80/367.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.32

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