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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.90, 564.14 and 245.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.90, 564.14 and 245.87 is: 368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.90 : 564.14 = 245.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.90/564.14 = 245.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.90x = 564.14 × 245.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.90x = 138,701.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,701.05/375.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.98

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