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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.40, 498.58 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.40, 498.58 and 244.76 is: 337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.40 : 498.58 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.40/498.58 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.40x = 498.58 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.40x = 122,032.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,032.44/361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.67

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