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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 563.36 and 246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 563.36 and 246.68 is: 369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 563.36 = 246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/563.36 = 246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 563.36 × 246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 138,967.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,967.71/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.22

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