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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.62, 536.42 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.62, 536.42 and 249.48 is: 374.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.62 : 536.42 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.62/536.42 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.62x = 536.42 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.62x = 133,826.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,826.69/357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.22

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