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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.28, 552.91 and 247.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.28, 552.91 and 247.09 is: 370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.28 : 552.91 = 247.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.28/552.91 = 247.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.28x = 552.91 × 247.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.28x = 136,618.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,618.53/368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.96

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