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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.76, 508.68 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.76, 508.68 and 244.38 is: 337.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.76 : 508.68 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.76/508.68 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.76x = 508.68 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.76x = 124,311.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,311.22/368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.11

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