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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.94, 521.21 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.94, 521.21 and 245.03 is: 337.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.94 : 521.21 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.94/521.21 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.94x = 521.21 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.94x = 127,712.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,712.64/377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.92

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