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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.33, 520.45 and 246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.33, 520.45 and 246.31 is: 339.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.33 : 520.45 = 246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.33/520.45 = 246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.33x = 520.45 × 246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.33x = 128,190.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,190.12/377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.73

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