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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.77, 507.57 and 246.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.77, 507.57 and 246.19 is: 369.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.77 : 507.57 = 246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.77/507.57 = 246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.77x = 507.57 × 246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.77x = 124,957.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,957.42/337.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.95

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