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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.97, 549.88 and 244.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.97, 549.88 and 244.79 is: 366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.97 : 549.88 = 244.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.97/549.88 = 244.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.97x = 549.88 × 244.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.97x = 134,605.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,605.13/366.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.80

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