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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.73, 495.39 and 249.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.73, 495.39 and 249.02 is: 342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.73 : 495.39 = 249.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.73/495.39 = 249.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.73x = 495.39 × 249.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.73x = 123,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,359.85/359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.92

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