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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.47, 539.82 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.47, 539.82 and 244.50 is: 366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.47 : 539.82 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.47/539.82 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.47x = 539.82 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.47x = 131,985.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,985.99/360.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.15

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