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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.43, 551.84 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.43, 551.84 and 246.12 is: 368.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.43 : 551.84 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.43/551.84 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.43x = 551.84 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.43x = 135,817.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,817.63/368.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.64

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