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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.63, 530.55 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.63, 530.55 and 244.50 is: 337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.63 : 530.55 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.63/530.55 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.63x = 530.55 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.63x = 129,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,719.48/384.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.26

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