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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.95, 503.74 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.95, 503.74 and 248.58 is: 343.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.95 : 503.74 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.95/503.74 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.95x = 503.74 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.95x = 125,219.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,219.69/364.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.11

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