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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.61, 538.87 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.61, 538.87 and 244.04 is: 365.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.61 : 538.87 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.61/538.87 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.61x = 538.87 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.61x = 131,505.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,505.83/359.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.69

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