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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.55, 549.45 and 244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.55, 549.45 and 244.59 is: 367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.55 : 549.45 = 244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.55/549.45 = 244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.55x = 549.45 × 244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.55x = 134,387.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,387.92/365.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.64

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