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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.59, 508.68 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.59, 508.68 and 244.04 is: 336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.59 : 508.68 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.59/508.68 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.59x = 508.68 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.59x = 124,135.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,135.11/368.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.79

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