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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.30, 521.04 and 246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.30, 521.04 and 246.38 is: 340.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.30 : 521.04 = 246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.30/521.04 = 246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.30x = 521.04 × 246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.30x = 128,371.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,371.23/377.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.24

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