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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.69, 508.59 and 244.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.69, 508.59 and 244.31 is: 337.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.69 : 508.59 = 244.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.69/508.59 = 244.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.69x = 508.59 × 244.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.69x = 124,251.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,251.08/368.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.01

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