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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.27, 520.67 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.27, 520.67 and 244.58 is: 337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.27 : 520.67 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.27/520.67 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.27x = 520.67 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.27x = 127,345.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,345.55/377.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.54

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