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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.11, 550.17 and 243.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.11, 550.17 and 243.45 is: 364.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.11 : 550.17 = 243.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.11/550.17 = 243.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.11x = 550.17 × 243.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.11x = 133,938.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,938.89/367.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.85

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