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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.65, 521.13 and 246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.65, 521.13 and 246.70 is: 340.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.65 : 521.13 = 246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.65/521.13 = 246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.65x = 521.13 × 246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.65x = 128,562.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,562.77/377.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.43

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