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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.88, 507.59 and 220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.88, 507.59 and 220.54 is: 304.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.88 : 507.59 = 220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.88/507.59 = 220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.88x = 507.59 × 220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.88x = 111,943.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,943.90/367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.29

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