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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.70, 520.92 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.70, 520.92 and 246.84 is: 340.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.70 : 520.92 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.70/520.92 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.70x = 520.92 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.70x = 128,583.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,583.89/377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.44

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