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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.41, 521.12 and 244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.41, 521.12 and 244.70 is: 337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.41 : 521.12 = 244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.41/521.12 = 244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.41x = 521.12 × 244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.41x = 127,516.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,516.07/377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.87

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