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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377, 520.58 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377, 520.58 and 239.24 is: 330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 520.58 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/520.58 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 520.58 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 124,543.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,543.56/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.35

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