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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.64, 500.36 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.64, 500.36 and 244.56 is: 337.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.64 : 500.36 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.64/500.36 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.64x = 500.36 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.64x = 122,368.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,368.04/362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.44

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