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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.64, 518.10 and 244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.64, 518.10 and 244.72 is: 337.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.64 : 518.10 = 244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.64/518.10 = 244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.64x = 518.10 × 244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.64x = 126,789.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,789.43/375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.53

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