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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.59, 546.69 and 249.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.59, 546.69 and 249.17 is: 373.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.59 : 546.69 = 249.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.59/546.69 = 249.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.59x = 546.69 × 249.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.59x = 136,219.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,219.46/364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.62

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