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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.05, 509.49 and 244.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.05, 509.49 and 244.91 is: 338.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.05 : 509.49 = 244.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.05/509.49 = 244.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.05x = 509.49 × 244.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.05x = 124,780.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,780.47/369.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.12

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