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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.29, 550.53 and 245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.29, 550.53 and 245.25 is: 367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.29 : 550.53 = 245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.29/550.53 = 245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.29x = 550.53 × 245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.29x = 135,017.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,017.48/367.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.60

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