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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 563.67 and 244.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 563.67 and 244.61 is: 366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 563.67 = 244.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/563.67 = 244.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 563.67 × 244.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 137,879.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,879.32/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.15

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