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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.44, 520.86 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.44, 520.86 and 246.20 is: 339.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.44 : 520.86 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.44/520.86 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.44x = 520.86 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.44x = 128,235.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,235.73/377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.75

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