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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.92, 530.91 and 244.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.92, 530.91 and 244.91 is: 337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.92 : 530.91 = 244.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.92/530.91 = 244.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.92x = 530.91 × 244.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.92x = 130,025.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,025.17/384.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.80

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