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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.28, 517.71 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.28, 517.71 and 244.24 is: 336.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.28 : 517.71 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.28/517.71 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.28x = 517.71 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.28x = 126,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,445.49/375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.94

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