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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.53, 517.95 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.53, 517.95 and 244.44 is: 337.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.53 : 517.95 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.53/517.95 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.53x = 517.95 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.53x = 126,607.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,607.70/375.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.15

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