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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.59, 549.90 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.59, 549.90 and 244.58 is: 366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.59 : 549.90 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.59/549.90 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.59x = 549.90 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.59x = 134,491.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,491.79/366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.88

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