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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.95, 550.89 and 245.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.95, 550.89 and 245.98 is: 368.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.95 : 550.89 = 245.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.95/550.89 = 245.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.95x = 550.89 × 245.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.95x = 135,507.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,507.92/367.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.28

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