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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.82, 530.78 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.82, 530.78 and 244.80 is: 337.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.82 : 530.78 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.82/530.78 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.82x = 530.78 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.82x = 129,933.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,933.72/384.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.65

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