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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.65, 565.26 and 246.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.65, 565.26 and 246.61 is: 370.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.65 : 565.26 = 246.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.65/565.26 = 246.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.65x = 565.26 × 246.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.65x = 139,398.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,398.77/376.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.11

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