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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.88, 518.80 and 244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.88, 518.80 and 244.66 is: 337.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.88 : 518.80 = 244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.88/518.80 = 244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.88x = 518.80 × 244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.88x = 126,929.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,929.61/375.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.69

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