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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.02, 519.96 and 246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.02, 519.96 and 246.07 is: 339.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.02 : 519.96 = 246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.02/519.96 = 246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.02x = 519.96 × 246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.02x = 127,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,946.56/377.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.36

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