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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.01, 552.15 and 245.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.01, 552.15 and 245.11 is: 367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.01 : 552.15 = 245.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.01/552.15 = 245.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.01x = 552.15 × 245.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.01x = 135,336.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,336.11/368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.75

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