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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.82, 530.97 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.82, 530.97 and 244.89 is: 337.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.82 : 530.97 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.82/530.97 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.82x = 530.97 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.82x = 130,027.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,027.30/384.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.89

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