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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.22, 566.37 and 246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.22, 566.37 and 246.81 is: 370.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.22 : 566.37 = 246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.22/566.37 = 246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.22x = 566.37 × 246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.22x = 139,785.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,785.78/377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.57

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