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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.74, 548.61 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.74, 548.61 and 244.24 is: 366.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.74 : 548.61 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.74/548.61 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.74x = 548.61 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.74x = 133,992.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,992.51/365.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.36

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