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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.42, 549.27 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.42, 549.27 and 244.46 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.42 : 549.27 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.42/549.27 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.42x = 549.27 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.42x = 134,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,274.54/365.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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