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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.94, 517.44 and 244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.94, 517.44 and 244.18 is: 336.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.94 : 517.44 = 244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.94/517.44 = 244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.94x = 517.44 × 244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.94x = 126,344.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,344.69/374.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.97

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