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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.03, 509.28 and 244.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.03, 509.28 and 244.47 is: 337.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.03 : 509.28 = 244.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.03/509.28 = 244.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.03x = 509.28 × 244.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.03x = 124,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,503.68/369.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.38

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