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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.74, 521.39 and 246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.74, 521.39 and 246.77 is: 340.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.74 : 521.39 = 246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.74/521.39 = 246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.74x = 521.39 × 246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.74x = 128,659.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,659.57/377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.61

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