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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.55, 550.95 and 245.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.55, 550.95 and 245.59 is: 369.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.55 : 550.95 = 245.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.55/550.95 = 245.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.55x = 550.95 × 245.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.55x = 135,307.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,307.81/366.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.14

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