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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.76, 384.18 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.76, 384.18 and 244.08 is: 363.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.76 : 384.18 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.76/384.18 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.76x = 384.18 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.76x = 93,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,770.65/257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.79

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