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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.64, 521.04 and 246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.64, 521.04 and 246.62 is: 340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.64 : 521.04 = 246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.64/521.04 = 246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.64x = 521.04 × 246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.64x = 128,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,498.88/377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.27

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