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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.66, 518.04 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.66, 518.04 and 244.44 is: 337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.66 : 518.04 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.66/518.04 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.66x = 518.04 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.66x = 126,629.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,629.70/375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.09

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