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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.50, 551.19 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.50, 551.19 and 245.82 is: 368.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.50 : 551.19 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.50/551.19 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.50x = 551.19 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.50x = 135,493.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,493.53/367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.69

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