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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.47, 562.37 and 245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.47, 562.37 and 245.01 is: 366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.47 : 562.37 = 245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.47/562.37 = 245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.47x = 562.37 × 245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.47x = 137,785.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,785.05/375.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.97

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