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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.58, 538.46 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.58, 538.46 and 249.76 is: 374.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.58 : 538.46 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.58/538.46 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.58x = 538.46 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.58x = 134,485.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,485.77/359.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.01

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