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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.28, 535.80 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.28, 535.80 and 249.12 is: 373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.28 : 535.80 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.28/535.80 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.28x = 535.80 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.28x = 133,478.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,478.50/357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.60

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