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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.52, 520.74 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.52, 520.74 and 246.30 is: 339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.52 : 520.74 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.52/520.74 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.52x = 520.74 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.52x = 128,258.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,258.26/377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.74

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