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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.84, 496.72 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.84, 496.72 and 249.76 is: 344.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.84 : 496.72 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.84/496.72 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.84x = 496.72 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.84x = 124,060.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,060.79/359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.77

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