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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.44, 517.66 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.44, 517.66 and 244.40 is: 336.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.44 : 517.66 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.44/517.66 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.44x = 517.66 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.44x = 126,516.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,516.10/375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.98

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