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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.96, 509.09 and 244.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.96, 509.09 and 244.55 is: 337.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.96 : 509.09 = 244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.96/509.09 = 244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.96x = 509.09 × 244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.96x = 124,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,494.19/368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.42

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