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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.57, 550.41 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.57, 550.41 and 245.44 is: 367.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.57 : 550.41 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.57/550.41 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.57x = 550.41 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.57x = 135,092.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,092.63/367.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.53

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