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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.77, 497.48 and 244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.77, 497.48 and 244.13 is: 336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.77 : 497.48 = 244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.77/497.48 = 244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.77x = 497.48 × 244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.77x = 121,446.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,446.08/360.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.63

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