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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.24, 517.73 and 244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.24, 517.73 and 244.34 is: 337.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.24 : 517.73 = 244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.24/517.73 = 244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.24x = 517.73 × 244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.24x = 126,498.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,498.34/375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.11

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