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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.74, 530.87 and 244.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.74, 530.87 and 244.61 is: 337.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.74 : 530.87 = 244.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.74/530.87 = 244.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.74x = 530.87 × 244.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.74x = 129,854.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,854.07/384.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.52

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