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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.08, 550.32 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.08, 550.32 and 245.04 is: 367.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.08 : 550.32 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.08/550.32 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.08x = 550.32 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.08x = 134,850.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,850.41/367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.36

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