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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.47, 510.78 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.47, 510.78 and 244.42 is: 336.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.47 : 510.78 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.47/510.78 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.47x = 510.78 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.47x = 124,844.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,844.49/370.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.99

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