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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.16, 563.59 and 245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.16, 563.59 and 245.96 is: 368.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.16 : 563.59 = 245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.16/563.59 = 245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.16x = 563.59 × 245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.16x = 138,620.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,620.60/376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.51

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