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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.64, 530.64 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.64, 530.64 and 244.68 is: 337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.64 : 530.64 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.64/530.64 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.64x = 530.64 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.64x = 129,837.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,837.00/384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.55

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