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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.08, 499.77 and 244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.08, 499.77 and 244.03 is: 336.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.08 : 499.77 = 244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.08/499.77 = 244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.08x = 499.77 × 244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.08x = 121,958.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,958.87/362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.83

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