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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.89, 530.96 and 244.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.89, 530.96 and 244.85 is: 337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.89 : 530.96 = 244.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.89/530.96 = 244.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.89x = 530.96 × 244.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.89x = 130,001.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,001.68/384.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.77

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