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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.02, 561.99 and 246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.02, 561.99 and 246.50 is: 369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.02 : 561.99 = 246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.02/561.99 = 246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.02x = 561.99 × 246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.02x = 138,530.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,530.54/375.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.40

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