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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384, 529.77 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384, 529.77 and 244.05 is: 336.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384 : 529.77 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384/529.77 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384x = 529.77 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384x = 129,290.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,290.37/384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.69

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