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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.16, 503.72 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.16, 503.72 and 248.52 is: 342.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.16 : 503.72 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.16/503.72 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.16x = 503.72 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.16x = 125,184.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,184.49/365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.82

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