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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.12, 520.62 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.12, 520.62 and 246.20 is: 339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.12 : 520.62 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.12/520.62 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.12x = 520.62 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.12x = 128,176.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,176.64/377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.88

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