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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.84, 560.76 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.84, 560.76 and 245.56 is: 368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.84 : 560.76 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.84/560.76 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.84x = 560.76 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.84x = 137,700.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,700.23/373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.34

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