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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.87, 500.24 and 244.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.87, 500.24 and 244.91 is: 337.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.87 : 500.24 = 244.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.87/500.24 = 244.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.87x = 500.24 × 244.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.87x = 122,513.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,513.78/362.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.62

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