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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.37, 545.97 and 248.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.37, 545.97 and 248.85 is: 371.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.37 : 545.97 = 248.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.37/545.97 = 248.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.37x = 545.97 × 248.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.37x = 135,864.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,864.63/365.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.85

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