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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 520.29 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 520.29 and 246.06 is: 339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 520.29 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/520.29 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 520.29 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 128,022.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,022.56/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.33

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