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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.77, 553.17 and 206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.77, 553.17 and 206.34 is: 309.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.77 : 553.17 = 206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.77/553.17 = 206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.77x = 553.17 × 206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.77x = 114,141.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,141.10/368.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.52

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