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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.55, 551.88 and 244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.55, 551.88 and 244.77 is: 366.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.55 : 551.88 = 244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.55/551.88 = 244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.55x = 551.88 × 244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.55x = 135,083.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,083.67/368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.53

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