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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.09, 497.03 and 243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.09, 497.03 and 243.99 is: 336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.09 : 497.03 = 243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.09/497.03 = 243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.09x = 497.03 × 243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.09x = 121,269.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,269.13/360.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.77

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