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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.91, 552 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.91, 552 and 205.71 is: 308.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.91 : 552 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.91/552 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.91x = 552 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.91x = 113,551.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,551.92/367.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.64

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