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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.41, 521.06 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.41, 521.06 and 244.68 is: 337.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.41 : 521.06 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.41/521.06 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.41x = 521.06 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.41x = 127,492.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,492.96/377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.81

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