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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.73, 549.08 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.73, 549.08 and 245.03 is: 366.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.73 : 549.08 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.73/549.08 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.73x = 549.08 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.73x = 134,538.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,538.02/366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.86

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