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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.37, 552.54 and 245.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.37, 552.54 and 245.77 is: 368.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.37 : 552.54 = 245.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.37/552.54 = 245.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.37x = 552.54 × 245.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.37x = 135,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,797.76/368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.64

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