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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.97, 551.44 and 244.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.97, 551.44 and 244.71 is: 366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.97 : 551.44 = 244.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.97/551.44 = 244.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.97x = 551.44 × 244.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.97x = 134,942.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,942.27/367.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.73

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