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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.60, 564.36 and 246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.60, 564.36 and 246.22 is: 368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.60 : 564.36 = 246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.60/564.36 = 246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.60x = 564.36 × 246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.60x = 138,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,956.72/376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.98

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