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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.63, 553.86 and 204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.63, 553.86 and 204.96 is: 307.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.63 : 553.86 = 204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.63/553.86 = 204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.63x = 553.86 × 204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.63x = 113,519.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,519.91/369.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.11

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