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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.37, 520.44 and 244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.37, 520.44 and 244.60 is: 337.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.37 : 520.44 = 244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.37/520.44 = 244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.37x = 520.44 × 244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.37x = 127,299.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,299.62/377.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.33

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