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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.88, 520.36 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.88, 520.36 and 246.11 is: 339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.88 : 520.36 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.88/520.36 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.88x = 520.36 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.88x = 128,066.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,066.49/376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.80

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