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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.88, 528.50 and 244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.88, 528.50 and 244.88 is: 338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.88 : 528.50 = 244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.88/528.50 = 244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.88x = 528.50 × 244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.88x = 129,415.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,415.21/382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.01

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