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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.58, 521.22 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.58, 521.22 and 246.80 is: 340.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.58 : 521.22 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.58/521.22 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.58x = 521.22 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.58x = 128,637.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,637.10/377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.69

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