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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.97, 539.07 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.97, 539.07 and 244 is: 365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.97 : 539.07 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.97/539.07 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.97x = 539.07 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.97x = 131,533.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,533.08/359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.40

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