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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.26, 561.87 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.26, 561.87 and 244.98 is: 366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.26 : 561.87 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.26/561.87 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.26x = 561.87 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.26x = 137,646.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,646.91/375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.81

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