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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.42, 396.77 and 244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.42, 396.77 and 244.37 is: 366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.42 : 396.77 = 244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.42/396.77 = 244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.42x = 396.77 × 244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.42x = 96,958.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,958.45/264.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.68

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