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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.29, 504.11 and 248.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.29, 504.11 and 248.89 is: 343.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.29 : 504.11 = 248.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.29/504.11 = 248.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.29x = 504.11 × 248.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.29x = 125,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,466.69/365.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.47

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