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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.47, 552.40 and 203.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.47, 552.40 and 203.93 is: 305.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.47 : 552.40 = 203.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.47/552.40 = 203.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.47x = 552.40 × 203.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.47x = 112,649.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,649.99/368.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.73

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