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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.72, 535.65 and 248.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.72, 535.65 and 248.37 is: 371.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.72 : 535.65 = 248.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.72/535.65 = 248.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.72x = 535.65 × 248.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.72x = 133,039.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,039.39/357.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.91

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