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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.76, 563.72 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.76, 563.72 and 245.76 is: 368.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.76 : 563.72 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.76/563.72 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.76x = 563.72 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.76x = 138,539.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,539.83/375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.69

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