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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.72, 536.94 and 249.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.72, 536.94 and 249.54 is: 374.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.72 : 536.94 = 249.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.72/536.94 = 249.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.72x = 536.94 × 249.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.72x = 133,988.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,988.01/357.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.56

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