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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.76, 500.70 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.76, 500.70 and 244.68 is: 337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.76 : 500.70 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.76/500.70 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.76x = 500.70 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.76x = 122,511.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,511.28/362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.72

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