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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 545.62 and 248.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 545.62 and 248.79 is: 372.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 545.62 = 248.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/545.62 = 248.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 545.62 × 248.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 135,744.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,744.80/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.84

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