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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.52, 537.04 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.52, 537.04 and 249.52 is: 374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.52 : 537.04 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.52/537.04 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.52x = 537.04 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.52x = 134,002.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,002.22/357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.81

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