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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.45, 508.17 and 244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.45, 508.17 and 244.07 is: 336.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.45 : 508.17 = 244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.45/508.17 = 244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.45x = 508.17 × 244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.45x = 124,026.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,026.51/368.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.62

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