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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.65, 550.91 and 245.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.65, 550.91 and 245.47 is: 367.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.65 : 550.91 = 245.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.65/550.91 = 245.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.65x = 550.91 × 245.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.65x = 135,231.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,231.88/367.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.83

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