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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.76, 391.52 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.76, 391.52 and 244.04 is: 367.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.76 : 391.52 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.76/391.52 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.76x = 391.52 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.76x = 95,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,546.54/259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.83

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