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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.29, 555.03 and 248.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.29, 555.03 and 248.25 is: 372.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.29 : 555.03 = 248.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.29/555.03 = 248.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.29x = 555.03 × 248.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.29x = 137,786.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,786.20/370.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.10

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