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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.51, 551.58 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.51, 551.58 and 245.92 is: 369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.51 : 551.58 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.51/551.58 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.51x = 551.58 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.51x = 135,644.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,644.55/367.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.09

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