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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.22, 560.26 and 244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.22, 560.26 and 244.36 is: 365.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.22 : 560.26 = 244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.22/560.26 = 244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.22x = 560.26 × 244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.22x = 136,903.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,903.91/374.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.84

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