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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.93, 546.35 and 249.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.93, 546.35 and 249.10 is: 372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.93 : 546.35 = 249.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.93/546.35 = 249.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.93x = 546.35 × 249.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.93x = 136,093.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,093.17/364.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.93

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