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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.19, 520.68 and 244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.19, 520.68 and 244.59 is: 337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.19 : 520.68 = 244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.19/520.68 = 244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.19x = 520.68 × 244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.19x = 127,353.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,353.12/377.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.64

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