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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 553.09 and 246.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 553.09 and 246.93 is: 370.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 553.09 = 246.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/553.09 = 246.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 553.09 × 246.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 136,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,574.51/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.24

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