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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.14, 565.09 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.14, 565.09 and 246.84 is: 369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.14 : 565.09 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.14/565.09 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.14x = 565.09 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.14x = 139,486.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,486.82/377.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.85

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