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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.46, 530.52 and 244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.46, 530.52 and 244.60 is: 337.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.46 : 530.52 = 244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.46/530.52 = 244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.46x = 530.52 × 244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.46x = 129,765.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,765.19/384.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.53

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