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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.15, 564.51 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.15, 564.51 and 246.11 is: 369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.15 : 564.51 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.15/564.51 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.15x = 564.51 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.15x = 138,931.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,931.56/376.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.36

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