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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.47, 565.25 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.47, 565.25 and 246.06 is: 369.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.47 : 565.25 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.47/565.25 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.47x = 565.25 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.47x = 139,084.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,084.18/376.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.44

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