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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.97, 518.84 and 244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.97, 518.84 and 244.90 is: 337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.97 : 518.84 = 244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.97/518.84 = 244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.97x = 518.84 × 244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.97x = 127,063.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,063.83/375.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.97

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