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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.85, 521.69 and 246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.85, 521.69 and 246.81 is: 340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.85 : 521.69 = 246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.85/521.69 = 246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.85x = 521.69 × 246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.85x = 128,757.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,757.07/377.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.76

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