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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.76, 518.77 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.76, 518.77 and 244.84 is: 338.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.76 : 518.77 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.76/518.77 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.76x = 518.77 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.76x = 127,015.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,015.65/375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.02

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