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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.66, 520.98 and 246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.66, 520.98 and 246.71 is: 340.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.66 : 520.98 = 246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.66/520.98 = 246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.66x = 520.98 × 246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.66x = 128,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,530.98/377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.34

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