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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.96, 545.56 and 248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.96, 545.56 and 248.42 is: 372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.96 : 545.56 = 248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.96/545.56 = 248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.96x = 545.56 × 248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.96x = 135,528.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,528.02/363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.37

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