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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.17, 545.08 and 249.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.17, 545.08 and 249.25 is: 374.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.17 : 545.08 = 249.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.17/545.08 = 249.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.17x = 545.08 × 249.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.17x = 135,861.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,861.19/363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.10

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