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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.09, 517.68 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.09, 517.68 and 244.38 is: 337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.09 : 517.68 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.09/517.68 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.09x = 517.68 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.09x = 126,510.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,510.64/375.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.28

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