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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.84, 518.31 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.84, 518.31 and 244.80 is: 337.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.84 : 518.31 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.84/518.31 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.84x = 518.31 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.84x = 126,882.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,882.29/375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.60

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