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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.55, 552.45 and 246.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.55, 552.45 and 246.59 is: 370.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.55 : 552.45 = 246.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.55/552.45 = 246.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.55x = 552.45 × 246.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.55x = 136,228.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,228.65/367.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.64

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