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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.42, 546.34 and 248.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.42, 546.34 and 248.57 is: 372.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.42 : 546.34 = 248.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.42/546.34 = 248.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.42x = 546.34 × 248.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.42x = 135,805.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,805.97/364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.67

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