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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.55, 520.73 and 246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.55, 520.73 and 246.33 is: 339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.55 : 520.73 = 246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.55/520.73 = 246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.55x = 520.73 × 246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.55x = 128,270.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,270.19/377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.74

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