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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.64, 565.26 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.64, 565.26 and 246.60 is: 369.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.64 : 565.26 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.64/565.26 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.64x = 565.26 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.64x = 139,393.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,393.12/377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.12

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