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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.39, 549.99 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.39, 549.99 and 245.43 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.39 : 549.99 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.39/549.99 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.39x = 549.99 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.39x = 134,984.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,984.05/366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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