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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.83, 540.29 and 249.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.83, 540.29 and 249.87 is: 375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.83 : 540.29 = 249.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.83/540.29 = 249.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.83x = 540.29 × 249.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.83x = 135,002.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,002.26/359.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.18

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