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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.37, 520.55 and 239.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.37, 520.55 and 239.37 is: 330.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.37 : 520.55 = 239.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.37/520.55 = 239.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.37x = 520.55 × 239.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.37x = 124,602.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,602.86/377.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.19

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