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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.30, 520.71 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.30, 520.71 and 244.62 is: 337.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.30 : 520.71 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.30/520.71 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.30x = 520.71 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.30x = 127,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,373.48/377.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.59

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