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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.54, 500.70 and 244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.54, 500.70 and 244.30 is: 337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.54 : 500.70 = 244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.54/500.70 = 244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.54x = 500.70 × 244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.54x = 122,321.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,321.01/362.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.40

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