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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.71, 521.07 and 246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.71, 521.07 and 246.70 is: 340.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.71 : 521.07 = 246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.71/521.07 = 246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.71x = 521.07 × 246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.71x = 128,547.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,547.97/377.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.34

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