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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.88, 504.82 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.88, 504.82 and 249.48 is: 344.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.88 : 504.82 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.88/504.82 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.88x = 504.82 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.88x = 125,942.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,942.49/365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.22

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