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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 549.99 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 549.99 and 244.89 is: 366.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 549.99 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/549.99 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 549.99 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 134,687.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,687.05/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.79

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