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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.17, 564.35 and 244.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.17, 564.35 and 244.93 is: 366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.17 : 564.35 = 244.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.17/564.35 = 244.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.17x = 564.35 × 244.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.17x = 138,226.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,226.25/377.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.48

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