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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.77, 398.07 and 244.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.77, 398.07 and 244.73 is: 367.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.77 : 398.07 = 244.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.77/398.07 = 244.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.77x = 398.07 × 244.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.77x = 97,417.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,417.68/264.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.93

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