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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.57, 521.10 and 246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.57, 521.10 and 246.96 is: 340.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.57 : 521.10 = 246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.57/521.10 = 246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.57x = 521.10 × 246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.57x = 128,690.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,690.86/377.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.84

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