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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.62, 549.53 and 244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.62, 549.53 and 244.72 is: 366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.62 : 549.53 = 244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.62/549.53 = 244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.62x = 549.53 × 244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.62x = 134,477.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,477.01/366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.80

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