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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.48, 520.38 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.48, 520.38 and 246.44 is: 339.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.48 : 520.38 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.48/520.38 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.48x = 520.38 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.48x = 128,242.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,242.45/377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.73

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