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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.75, 553.28 and 204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.75, 553.28 and 204.42 is: 306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.75 : 553.28 = 204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.75/553.28 = 204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.75x = 553.28 × 204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.75x = 113,103.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,103.70/368.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.72

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