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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.99, 520.16 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.99, 520.16 and 244.24 is: 336.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.99 : 520.16 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.99/520.16 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.99x = 520.16 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.99x = 127,041.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,041.36/376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.99

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