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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.63, 520 and 245.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.63, 520 and 245.87 is: 339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.63 : 520 = 245.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.63/520 = 245.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.63x = 520 × 245.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.63x = 127,849.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,849.80/376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.46

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