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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.82, 550.58 and 244.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.82, 550.58 and 244.47 is: 365.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.82 : 550.58 = 244.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.82/550.58 = 244.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.82x = 550.58 × 244.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.82x = 134,599.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,599.07/367.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.94

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