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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.71, 552.62 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.71, 552.62 and 246.75 is: 370.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.71 : 552.62 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.71/552.62 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.71x = 552.62 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.71x = 136,357.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,357.53/367.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.83

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