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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.98, 521.37 and 245.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.98, 521.37 and 245.37 is: 338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.98 : 521.37 = 245.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.98/521.37 = 245.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.98x = 521.37 × 245.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.98x = 127,928.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,928.56/377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.45

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