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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.96, 497.94 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.96, 497.94 and 244.32 is: 337.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.96 : 497.94 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.96/497.94 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.96x = 497.94 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.96x = 121,656.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,656.70/360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.04

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