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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.03, 537.62 and 249.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.03, 537.62 and 249.19 is: 373.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.03 : 537.62 = 249.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.03/537.62 = 249.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.03x = 537.62 × 249.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.03x = 133,966.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,966.94/359.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.14

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