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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.78, 547.44 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.78, 547.44 and 248.94 is: 373.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.78 : 547.44 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.78/547.44 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.78x = 547.44 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.78x = 136,279.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,279.71/364.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.59

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