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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.40, 563.28 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.40, 563.28 and 246.32 is: 368.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.40 : 563.28 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.40/563.28 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.40x = 563.28 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.40x = 138,747.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,747.13/376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.62

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