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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.55, 520.97 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.55, 520.97 and 246.60 is: 340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.55 : 520.97 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.55/520.97 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.55x = 520.97 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.55x = 128,469.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,469.97/377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.27

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