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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.26, 504.17 and 248.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.26, 504.17 and 248.89 is: 343.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.26 : 504.17 = 248.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.26/504.17 = 248.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.26x = 504.17 × 248.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.26x = 125,482.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,482.87/365.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.54

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