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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.28, 554.41 and 248.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.28, 554.41 and 248.09 is: 372.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.28 : 554.41 = 248.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.28/554.41 = 248.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.28x = 554.41 × 248.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.28x = 137,543.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,543.58/369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.46

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