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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.68, 552.16 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.68, 552.16 and 246.64 is: 369.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.68 : 552.16 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.68/552.16 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.68x = 552.16 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.68x = 136,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,184.74/368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.38

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