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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.79, 521.19 and 246.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.79, 521.19 and 246.79 is: 340.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.79 : 521.19 = 246.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.79/521.19 = 246.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.79x = 521.19 × 246.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.79x = 128,624.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,624.48/377.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.47

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