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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 508.56 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 508.56 and 244.35 is: 337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 508.56 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/508.56 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 508.56 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 124,266.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,266.64/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.09

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