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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.48, 520.66 and 246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.48, 520.66 and 246.67 is: 340.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.48 : 520.66 = 246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.48/520.66 = 246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.48x = 520.66 × 246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.48x = 128,431.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,431.20/377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.23

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