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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.74, 530.79 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.74, 530.79 and 244.82 is: 337.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.74 : 530.79 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.74/530.79 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.74x = 530.79 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.74x = 129,948.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,948.01/384.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.76

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