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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.71, 564 and 246.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.71, 564 and 246.87 is: 369.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.71 : 564 = 246.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.71/564 = 246.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.71x = 564 × 246.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.71x = 139,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,234.68/376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.61

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