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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.85, 559.96 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.85, 559.96 and 244.04 is: 365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.85 : 559.96 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.85/559.96 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.85x = 559.96 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.85x = 136,652.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,652.64/373.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.53

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