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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.54, 497.70 and 244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.54, 497.70 and 244.26 is: 337.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.54 : 497.70 = 244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.54/497.70 = 244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.54x = 497.70 × 244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.54x = 121,568.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,568.20/360.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.18

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