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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.66, 563.61 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.66, 563.61 and 244.42 is: 365.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.66 : 563.61 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.66/563.61 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.66x = 563.61 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.66x = 137,757.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,757.56/376.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.73

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