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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377, 520.21 and 244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377, 520.21 and 244.41 is: 337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 520.21 = 244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/520.21 = 244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 520.21 × 244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 127,144.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,144.53/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.25

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