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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.10, 520.65 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.10, 520.65 and 246.06 is: 339.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.10 : 520.65 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.10/520.65 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.10x = 520.65 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.10x = 128,111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,111.14/377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.73

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