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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.68, 530.96 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.68, 530.96 and 244.86 is: 337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.68 : 530.96 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.68/530.96 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.68x = 530.96 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.68x = 130,010.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,010.87/384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.97

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