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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.86, 545.79 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.86, 545.79 and 248.02 is: 372.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.86 : 545.79 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.86/545.79 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.86x = 545.79 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.86x = 135,366.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,366.84/363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.03

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