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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.89, 562.64 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.89, 562.64 and 244.84 is: 366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.89 : 562.64 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.89/562.64 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.89x = 562.64 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.89x = 137,757.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,757.59/375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.48

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