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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.82, 521.26 and 246.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.82, 521.26 and 246.91 is: 340.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.82 : 521.26 = 246.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.82/521.26 = 246.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.82x = 521.26 × 246.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.82x = 128,703.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,703.78/377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.65

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