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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.64, 521.40 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.64, 521.40 and 244.92 is: 338.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.64 : 521.40 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.64/521.40 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.64x = 521.40 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.64x = 127,701.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,701.29/377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.16

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