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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.56, 544.37 and 248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.56, 544.37 and 248.23 is: 371.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.56 : 544.37 = 248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.56/544.37 = 248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.56x = 544.37 × 248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.56x = 135,125.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,125.00/363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.68

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