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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.13, 520.20 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.13, 520.20 and 246 is: 339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.13 : 520.20 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.13/520.20 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.13x = 520.20 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.13x = 127,969.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,969.20/377.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.32

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