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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.50, 520.96 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.50, 520.96 and 246.52 is: 340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.50 : 520.96 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.50/520.96 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.50x = 520.96 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.50x = 128,427.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,427.06/377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.20

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