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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.96, 565.68 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.96, 565.68 and 248.80 is: 373.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.96 : 565.68 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.96/565.68 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.96x = 565.68 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.96x = 140,741.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,741.18/376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.36

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