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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.94, 382.98 and 244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.94, 382.98 and 244.12 is: 337.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.94 : 382.98 = 244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.94/382.98 = 244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.94x = 382.98 × 244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.94x = 93,493.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,493.08/276.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.59

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