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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.94, 555.18 and 248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.94, 555.18 and 248.98 is: 373.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.94 : 555.18 = 248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.94/555.18 = 248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.94x = 555.18 × 248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.94x = 138,228.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,228.72/369.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.65

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