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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.86, 496.28 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.86, 496.28 and 249.28 is: 343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.86 : 496.28 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.86/496.28 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.86x = 496.28 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.86x = 123,712.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,712.68/359.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.78

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