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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.34, 517.62 and 244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.34, 517.62 and 244.30 is: 336.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.34 : 517.62 = 244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.34/517.62 = 244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.34x = 517.62 × 244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.34x = 126,454.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,454.57/375.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.91

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