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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.70, 518.58 and 244.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.70, 518.58 and 244.71 is: 337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.70 : 518.58 = 244.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.70/518.58 = 244.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.70x = 518.58 × 244.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.70x = 126,901.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,901.71/375.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.77

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