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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.20, 509.73 and 244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.20, 509.73 and 244.97 is: 338.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.20 : 509.73 = 244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.20/509.73 = 244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.20x = 509.73 × 244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.20x = 124,867.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,867.00/369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.21

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