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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.55, 520.88 and 246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.55, 520.88 and 246.65 is: 340.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.55 : 520.88 = 246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.55/520.88 = 246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.55x = 520.88 × 246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.55x = 128,471.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,471.21/377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.28

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