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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 552.52 and 244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 552.52 and 244.72 is: 367.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 552.52 = 244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/552.52 = 244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 552.52 × 244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 135,212.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,212.69/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.51

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