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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.97, 521.13 and 244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.97, 521.13 and 244.97 is: 337.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.97 : 521.13 = 244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.97/521.13 = 244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.97x = 521.13 × 244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.97x = 127,661.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,661.22/377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.75

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