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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.93, 564.99 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.93, 564.99 and 246.52 is: 369.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.93 : 564.99 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.93/564.99 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.93x = 564.99 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.93x = 139,281.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,281.33/376.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.52

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