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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.64, 558.24 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.64, 558.24 and 244 is: 365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.64 : 558.24 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.64/558.24 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.64x = 558.24 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.64x = 136,210.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,210.56/372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.53

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