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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.01, 552.42 and 205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.01, 552.42 and 205.74 is: 308.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.01 : 552.42 = 205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.01/552.42 = 205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.01x = 552.42 × 205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.01x = 113,654.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,654.89/368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.84

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