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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.28, 548.19 and 249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.28, 548.19 and 249.45 is: 374.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.28 : 548.19 = 249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.28/548.19 = 249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.28x = 548.19 × 249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.28x = 136,746.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,746.00/365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.36

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