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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.16, 562.09 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.16, 562.09 and 244.96 is: 367.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.16 : 562.09 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.16/562.09 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.16x = 562.09 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.16x = 137,689.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,689.57/375.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.02

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