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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.86, 553.56 and 248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.86, 553.56 and 248.08 is: 371.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.86 : 553.56 = 248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.86/553.56 = 248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.86x = 553.56 × 248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.86x = 137,327.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,327.16/369.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.29

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