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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.53, 553.58 and 206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.53, 553.58 and 206.72 is: 309.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.53 : 553.58 = 206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.53/553.58 = 206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.53x = 553.58 × 206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.53x = 114,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,436.06/369.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.68

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