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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 562.56 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 562.56 and 246.52 is: 369.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 562.56 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/562.56 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 562.56 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 138,682.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,682.29/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.78

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