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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.42, 497.94 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.42, 497.94 and 249.28 is: 343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.42 : 497.94 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.42/497.94 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.42x = 497.94 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.42x = 124,128.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,128.68/361.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.44

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