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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.84, 559.26 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.84, 559.26 and 244.56 is: 366.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.84 : 559.26 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.84/559.26 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.84x = 559.26 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.84x = 136,772.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,772.63/372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.84

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