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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.24, 517.50 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.24, 517.50 and 244.44 is: 337.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.24 : 517.50 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.24/517.50 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.24x = 517.50 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.24x = 126,497.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,497.70/375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.11

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