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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.83, 519.79 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.83, 519.79 and 244 is: 336.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.83 : 519.79 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.83/519.79 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.83x = 519.79 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.83x = 126,828.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,828.76/376.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.57

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