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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.70, 539.79 and 244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.70, 539.79 and 244.09 is: 366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.70 : 539.79 = 244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.70/539.79 = 244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.70x = 539.79 × 244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.70x = 131,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,757.34/359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.30

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