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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.67, 502.72 and 244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.67, 502.72 and 244.97 is: 337.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.67 : 502.72 = 244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.67/502.72 = 244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.67x = 502.72 × 244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.67x = 123,151.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,151.32/364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.71

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