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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.48, 544.08 and 245.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.48, 544.08 and 245.00 is: 367.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.48 : 544.08 = 245.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.48/544.08 = 245.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.48x = 544.08 × 245.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.48x = 133,296.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,296.88/362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.74

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