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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.83, 496.29 and 249.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.83, 496.29 and 249.06 is: 343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.83 : 496.29 = 249.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.83/496.29 = 249.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.83x = 496.29 × 249.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.83x = 123,605.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,605.99/359.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.51

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