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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.26, 555.30 and 249.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.26, 555.30 and 249.26 is: 373.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.26 : 555.30 = 249.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.26/555.30 = 249.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.26x = 555.30 × 249.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.26x = 138,411.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,411.30/370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.82

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