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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.44, 545.64 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.44, 545.64 and 248.64 is: 372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.44 : 545.64 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.44/545.64 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.44x = 545.64 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.44x = 135,667.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,667.93/364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.26

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