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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.33, 520.46 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.33, 520.46 and 244.42 is: 337.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.33 : 520.46 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.33/520.46 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.33x = 520.46 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.33x = 127,209.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,209.23/377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.13

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