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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.08, 547.12 and 249.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.08, 547.12 and 249.79 is: 374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.08 : 547.12 = 249.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.08/547.12 = 249.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.08x = 547.12 × 249.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.08x = 136,665.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,665.10/365.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.34

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