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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.46, 559.95 and 245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.46, 559.95 and 245.06 is: 367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.46 : 559.95 = 245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.46/559.95 = 245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.46x = 559.95 × 245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.46x = 137,221.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,221.35/373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.43

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