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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.63, 528.15 and 244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.63, 528.15 and 244.63 is: 337.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.63 : 528.15 = 244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.63/528.15 = 244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.63x = 528.15 × 244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.63x = 129,197.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,197.47/382.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.66

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