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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.01, 560.61 and 244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.01, 560.61 and 244.11 is: 365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.01 : 560.61 = 244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.01/560.61 = 244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.01x = 560.61 × 244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.01x = 136,850.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,850.51/374.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.90

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