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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.86, 520.88 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.86, 520.88 and 246.64 is: 339.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.86 : 520.88 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.86/520.88 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.86x = 520.88 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.86x = 128,469.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,469.84/377.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.99

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