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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.28, 561.30 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.28, 561.30 and 244.44 is: 366.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.28 : 561.30 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.28/561.30 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.28x = 561.30 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.28x = 137,204.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,204.17/374.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.58

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