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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.48, 518.04 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.48, 518.04 and 244.58 is: 337.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.48 : 518.04 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.48/518.04 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.48x = 518.04 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.48x = 126,699.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,699.63/375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.43

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