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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.64, 550.37 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.64, 550.37 and 244.01 is: 365.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.64 : 550.37 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.64/550.37 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.64x = 550.37 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.64x = 134,295.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,295.78/367.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.29

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