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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.27, 554.31 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.27, 554.31 and 207.27 is: 311.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.27 : 554.31 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.27/554.31 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.27x = 554.31 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.27x = 114,891.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,891.83/369.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.13

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