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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.36, 560.76 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.36, 560.76 and 246.16 is: 369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.36 : 560.76 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.36/560.76 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.36x = 560.76 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.36x = 138,036.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,036.68/373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.71

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