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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.50, 518.20 and 244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.50, 518.20 and 244.74 is: 337.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.50 : 518.20 = 244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.50/518.20 = 244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.50x = 518.20 × 244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.50x = 126,824.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,824.27/375.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.75

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