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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.84, 521.28 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.84, 521.28 and 246.88 is: 340.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.84 : 521.28 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.84/521.28 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.84x = 521.28 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.84x = 128,693.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,693.61/377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.60

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