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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.08, 520.34 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.08, 520.34 and 245.88 is: 339.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.08 : 520.34 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.08/520.34 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.08x = 520.34 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.08x = 127,941.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,941.20/377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.29

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