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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.88, 500.92 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.88, 500.92 and 244.92 is: 338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.88 : 500.92 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.88/500.92 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.88x = 500.92 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.88x = 122,686.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,686.59/362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.09

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