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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.48, 520.79 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.48, 520.79 and 244.69 is: 337.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.48 : 520.79 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.48/520.79 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.48x = 520.79 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.48x = 127,429.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,429.58/377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.58

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