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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.02, 509.45 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.02, 509.45 and 244.84 is: 338.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.02 : 509.45 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.02/509.45 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.02x = 509.45 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.02x = 124,735.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,735.94/369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.02

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