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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.84, 547.05 and 249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.84, 547.05 and 249.46 is: 374.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.84 : 547.05 = 249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.84/547.05 = 249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.84x = 547.05 × 249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.84x = 136,467.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,467.09/364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.05

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