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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.14, 549.62 and 243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.14, 549.62 and 243.51 is: 364.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.14 : 549.62 = 243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.14/549.62 = 243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.14x = 549.62 × 243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.14x = 133,834.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,834.00/367.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.54

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