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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.67, 563.23 and 245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.67, 563.23 and 245.80 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.67 : 563.23 = 245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.67/563.23 = 245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.67x = 563.23 × 245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.67x = 138,441.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,441.93/375.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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