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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.21, 553.83 and 206.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.21, 553.83 and 206.77 is: 310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.21 : 553.83 = 206.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.21/553.83 = 206.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.21x = 553.83 × 206.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.21x = 114,511.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,511.63/369.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.15

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