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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.78, 535.01 and 248.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.78, 535.01 and 248.62 is: 372.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.78 : 535.01 = 248.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.78/535.01 = 248.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.78x = 535.01 × 248.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.78x = 133,014.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,014.19/356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.82

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