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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.18, 547.11 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.18, 547.11 and 249.44 is: 373.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.18 : 547.11 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.18/547.11 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.18x = 547.11 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.18x = 136,468.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,468.38/365.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.71

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