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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.01, 551.70 and 245.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.01, 551.70 and 245.97 is: 368.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.01 : 551.70 = 245.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.01/551.70 = 245.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.01x = 551.70 × 245.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.01x = 135,701.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,701.65/368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.74

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