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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.80, 518.48 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.80, 518.48 and 244.80 is: 337.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.80 : 518.48 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.80/518.48 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.80x = 518.48 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.80x = 126,922.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,922.68/375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.74

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