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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.62, 551.62 and 244.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.62, 551.62 and 244.31 is: 366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.62 : 551.62 = 244.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.62/551.62 = 244.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.62x = 551.62 × 244.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.62x = 134,764.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,764.01/367.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.59

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