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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.37, 520.74 and 246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.37, 520.74 and 246.42 is: 340.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.37 : 520.74 = 246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.37/520.74 = 246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.37x = 520.74 × 246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.37x = 128,320.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,320.75/377.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.04

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