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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.14, 509.25 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.14, 509.25 and 244.82 is: 337.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.14 : 509.25 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.14/509.25 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.14x = 509.25 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.14x = 124,674.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,674.59/369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.74

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