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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.98, 518.43 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.98, 518.43 and 244.92 is: 337.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.98 : 518.43 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.98/518.43 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.98x = 518.43 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.98x = 126,976.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,976.74/375.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.73

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