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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.96, 497.04 and 249.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.96, 497.04 and 249.80 is: 344.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.96 : 497.04 = 249.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.96/497.04 = 249.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.96x = 497.04 × 249.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.96x = 124,160.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,160.59/359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.93

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