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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.06, 520.42 and 244.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.06, 520.42 and 244.45 is: 337.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.06 : 520.42 = 244.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.06/520.42 = 244.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.06x = 520.42 × 244.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.06x = 127,214.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,214.07/377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.38

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