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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.21, 518.70 and 244.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.21, 518.70 and 244.99 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.21 : 518.70 = 244.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.21/518.70 = 244.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.21x = 518.70 × 244.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.21x = 127,076.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,076.31/376.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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