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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.70, 497.66 and 244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.70, 497.66 and 244.28 is: 337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.70 : 497.66 = 244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.70/497.66 = 244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.70x = 497.66 × 244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.70x = 121,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,568.38/360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.03

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