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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.01, 563.61 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.01, 563.61 and 246.11 is: 368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.01 : 563.61 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.01/563.61 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.01x = 563.61 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.01x = 138,710.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,710.06/376.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.90

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