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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.38, 527.80 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.38, 527.80 and 244.38 is: 337.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.38 : 527.80 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.38/527.80 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.38x = 527.80 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.38x = 128,983.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,983.76/382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.32

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