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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.43, 517.92 and 244.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.43, 517.92 and 244.39 is: 337.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.43 : 517.92 = 244.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.43/517.92 = 244.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.43x = 517.92 × 244.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.43x = 126,574.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,574.47/375.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.15

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