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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.76, 503.26 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.76, 503.26 and 248.44 is: 342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.76 : 503.26 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.76/503.26 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.76x = 503.26 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.76x = 125,029.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,029.91/364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.77

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