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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.52, 520.65 and 246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.52, 520.65 and 246.57 is: 340.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.52 : 520.65 = 246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.52/520.65 = 246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.52x = 520.65 × 246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.52x = 128,376.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,376.67/377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.05

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