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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.55, 546.72 and 248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.55, 546.72 and 248.97 is: 373.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.55 : 546.72 = 248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.55/546.72 = 248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.55x = 546.72 × 248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.55x = 136,116.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,116.88/364.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.38

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