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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.22, 537.90 and 249.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.22, 537.90 and 249.87 is: 374.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.22 : 537.90 = 249.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.22/537.90 = 249.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.22x = 537.90 × 249.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.22x = 134,405.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,405.07/359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.16

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