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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.66, 563.76 and 245.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.66, 563.76 and 245.66 is: 368.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.66 : 563.76 = 245.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.66/563.76 = 245.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.66x = 563.76 × 245.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.66x = 138,492.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,492.05/375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.66

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