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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 551.40 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 551.40 and 245.88 is: 368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 551.40 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/551.40 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 551.40 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 135,578.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,578.23/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.50

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