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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.65, 552.41 and 246.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.65, 552.41 and 246.47 is: 369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.65 : 552.41 = 246.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.65/552.41 = 246.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.65x = 552.41 × 246.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.65x = 136,152.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,152.49/368.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.33

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