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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.67, 517.94 and 244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.67, 517.94 and 244.63 is: 337.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.67 : 517.94 = 244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.67/517.94 = 244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.67x = 517.94 × 244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.67x = 126,702.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,702.44/375.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.27

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