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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.55, 555.02 and 246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.55, 555.02 and 246.89 is: 369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.55 : 555.02 = 246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.55/555.02 = 246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.55x = 555.02 × 246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.55x = 137,027.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,027.65/370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.80

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