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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.76, 553.32 and 206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.76, 553.32 and 206.52 is: 309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.76 : 553.32 = 206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.76/553.32 = 206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.76x = 553.32 × 206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.76x = 114,271.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,271.65/368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.88

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