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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 517.38 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 517.38 and 244 is: 336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 517.38 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/517.38 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 517.38 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 126,240.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,240.72/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.61

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