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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.37, 521 and 244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.37, 521 and 244.66 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.37 : 521 = 244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.37/521 = 244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.37x = 521 × 244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.37x = 127,467.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,467.86/377.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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