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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.62, 521.18 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.62, 521.18 and 246.92 is: 340.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.62 : 521.18 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.62/521.18 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.62x = 521.18 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.62x = 128,689.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,689.77/377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.79

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