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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.61, 562.27 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.61, 562.27 and 245.34 is: 367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.61 : 562.27 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.61/562.27 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.61x = 562.27 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.61x = 137,947.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,947.32/375.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.26

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