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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.56, 520.69 and 244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.56, 520.69 and 244.64 is: 337.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.56 : 520.69 = 244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.56/520.69 = 244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.56x = 520.69 × 244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.56x = 127,381.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,381.99/377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.39

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