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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.67, 521.04 and 246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.67, 521.04 and 246.63 is: 340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.67 : 521.04 = 246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.67/521.04 = 246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.67x = 521.04 × 246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.67x = 128,504.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,504.10/377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.25

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