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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.97, 547.82 and 249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.97, 547.82 and 249.59 is: 374.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.97 : 547.82 = 249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.97/547.82 = 249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.97x = 547.82 × 249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.97x = 136,730.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,730.39/364.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.63

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