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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.74, 509.02 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.74, 509.02 and 244.46 is: 337.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.74 : 509.02 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.74/509.02 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.74x = 509.02 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.74x = 124,435.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,435.03/368.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.46

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