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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.78, 521.30 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.78, 521.30 and 246.76 is: 340.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.78 : 521.30 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.78/521.30 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.78x = 521.30 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.78x = 128,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,635.99/377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.51

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