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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.17, 547.46 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.17, 547.46 and 249.32 is: 373.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.17 : 547.46 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.17/547.46 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.17x = 547.46 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.17x = 136,494.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,494.72/365.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.79

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