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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.89, 520.34 and 246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.89, 520.34 and 246.13 is: 339.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.89 : 520.34 = 246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.89/520.34 = 246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.89x = 520.34 × 246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.89x = 128,071.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,071.28/376.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.81

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