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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.60, 530.48 and 244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.60, 530.48 and 244.60 is: 337.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.60 : 530.48 = 244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.60/530.48 = 244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.60x = 530.48 × 244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.60x = 129,755.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,755.41/384.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.38

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