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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.09, 553.89 and 206.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.09, 553.89 and 206.91 is: 310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.09 : 553.89 = 206.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.09/553.89 = 206.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.09x = 553.89 × 206.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.09x = 114,605.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,605.38/369.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.51

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