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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.91, 518.70 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.91, 518.70 and 244.82 is: 337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.91 : 518.70 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.91/518.70 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.91x = 518.70 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.91x = 126,988.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,988.13/375.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.82

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