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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.82, 549.98 and 244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.82, 549.98 and 244.74 is: 366.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.82 : 549.98 = 244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.82/549.98 = 244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.82x = 549.98 × 244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.82x = 134,602.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,602.11/366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.94

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