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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.76, 498.06 and 244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.76, 498.06 and 244.12 is: 337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.76 : 498.06 = 244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.76/498.06 = 244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.76x = 498.06 × 244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.76x = 121,586.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,586.41/360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.03

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