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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.46, 520.54 and 244.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.46, 520.54 and 244.51 is: 337.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.46 : 520.54 = 244.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.46/520.54 = 244.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.46x = 520.54 × 244.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.46x = 127,277.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,277.24/377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.19

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