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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.23, 565.12 and 246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.23, 565.12 and 246.42 is: 370.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.23 : 565.12 = 246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.23/565.12 = 246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.23x = 565.12 × 246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.23x = 139,257.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,257.32/376.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.14

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