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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.89, 564.14 and 245.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.89, 564.14 and 245.85 is: 367.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.89 : 564.14 = 245.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.89/564.14 = 245.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.89x = 564.14 × 245.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.89x = 138,689.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,689.77/376.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.98

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