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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.87, 507.72 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.87, 507.72 and 220.59 is: 304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.87 : 507.72 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.87/507.72 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.87x = 507.72 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.87x = 111,996.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,996.85/367.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.45

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