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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.17, 551.07 and 244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.17, 551.07 and 244.49 is: 365.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.17 : 551.07 = 244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.17/551.07 = 244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.17x = 551.07 × 244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.17x = 134,728.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,728.35/368.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.94

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