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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.84, 536.40 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.84, 536.40 and 249.28 is: 373.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.84 : 536.40 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.84/536.40 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.84x = 536.40 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.84x = 133,713.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,713.79/357.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.67

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