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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.57, 554.42 and 249.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.57, 554.42 and 249.01 is: 373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.57 : 554.42 = 249.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.57/554.42 = 249.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.57x = 554.42 × 249.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.57x = 138,056.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,056.12/369.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.56

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