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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 552.87 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 552.87 and 247.38 is: 370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 552.87 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/552.87 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 552.87 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 136,768.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,768.98/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.77

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