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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.78, 521.06 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.78, 521.06 and 246.64 is: 340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.78 : 521.06 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.78/521.06 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.78x = 521.06 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.78x = 128,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,514.24/377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.18

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