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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.95, 539.56 and 244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.95, 539.56 and 244.41 is: 366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.95 : 539.56 = 244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.95/539.56 = 244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.95x = 539.56 × 244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.95x = 131,873.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,873.86/359.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.37

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