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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.42, 553.72 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.42, 553.72 and 248.32 is: 372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.42 : 553.72 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.42/553.72 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.42x = 553.72 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.42x = 137,499.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,499.75/369.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.20

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