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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.46, 553.56 and 206.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.46, 553.56 and 206.74 is: 309.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.46 : 553.56 = 206.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.46/553.56 = 206.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.46x = 553.56 × 206.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.46x = 114,442.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,442.99/369.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.76

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