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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.86, 511.62 and 244.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.86, 511.62 and 244.95 is: 337.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.86 : 511.62 = 244.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.86/511.62 = 244.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.86x = 511.62 × 244.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.86x = 125,321.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,321.32/370.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.92

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