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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.46, 539.66 and 244.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.46, 539.66 and 244.19 is: 366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.46 : 539.66 = 244.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.46/539.66 = 244.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.46x = 539.66 × 244.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.46x = 131,775.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,775.66/359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.59

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