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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.95, 564.69 and 248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.95, 564.69 and 248.07 is: 371.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.95 : 564.69 = 248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.95/564.69 = 248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.95x = 564.69 × 248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.95x = 140,082.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,082.65/376.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.62

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