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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.14, 517.59 and 244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.14, 517.59 and 244.13 is: 336.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.14 : 517.59 = 244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.14/517.59 = 244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.14x = 517.59 × 244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.14x = 126,356.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,356.66/375.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.83

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