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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.44, 536.80 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.44, 536.80 and 249.76 is: 375.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.44 : 536.80 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.44/536.80 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.44x = 536.80 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.44x = 134,071.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,071.17/357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.09

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