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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.90, 529.62 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.90, 529.62 and 244.01 is: 336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.90 : 529.62 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.90/529.62 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.90x = 529.62 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.90x = 129,232.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,232.58/383.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.63

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