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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.40, 520.32 and 244.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.40, 520.32 and 244.39 is: 336.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.40 : 520.32 = 244.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.40/520.32 = 244.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.40x = 520.32 × 244.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.40x = 127,159.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,159.01/377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.93

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