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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.10, 520.59 and 244.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.10, 520.59 and 244.51 is: 337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.10 : 520.59 = 244.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.10/520.59 = 244.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.10x = 520.59 × 244.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.10x = 127,286.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,286.86/377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.55

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