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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.50, 550.71 and 245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.50, 550.71 and 245.46 is: 367.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.50 : 550.71 = 245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.50/550.71 = 245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.50x = 550.71 × 245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.50x = 135,177.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,177.28/367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.83

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