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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.29, 520.89 and 246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.29, 520.89 and 246.67 is: 340.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.29 : 520.89 = 246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.29/520.89 = 246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.29x = 520.89 × 246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.29x = 128,487.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,487.94/377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.55

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