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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.92, 554.47 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.92, 554.47 and 248.82 is: 372.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.92 : 554.47 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.92/554.47 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.92x = 554.47 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.92x = 137,962.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,962.60/369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.96

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