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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.48, 517.62 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.48, 517.62 and 244.44 is: 336.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.48 : 517.62 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.48/517.62 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.48x = 517.62 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.48x = 126,527.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,527.03/375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.97

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