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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.95, 496.66 and 249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.95, 496.66 and 249.39 is: 344.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.95 : 496.66 = 249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.95/496.66 = 249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.95x = 496.66 × 249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.95x = 123,862.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,862.04/359.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.11

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