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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.60, 549.96 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.60, 549.96 and 245.16 is: 367.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.60 : 549.96 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.60/549.96 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.60x = 549.96 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.60x = 134,828.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,828.19/366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.78

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