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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.59, 518.38 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.59, 518.38 and 244.98 is: 338.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.59 : 518.38 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.59/518.38 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.59x = 518.38 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.59x = 126,992.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,992.12/375.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.11

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