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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.74, 546.10 and 248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.74, 546.10 and 248.98 is: 372.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.74 : 546.10 = 248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.74/546.10 = 248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.74x = 546.10 × 248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.74x = 135,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,967.98/364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.78

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