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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.55, 521.38 and 246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.55, 521.38 and 246.63 is: 340.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.55 : 521.38 = 246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.55/521.38 = 246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.55x = 521.38 × 246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.55x = 128,587.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,587.95/377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.59

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