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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.42, 555.22 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.42, 555.22 and 249.32 is: 373.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.42 : 555.22 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.42/555.22 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.42x = 555.22 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.42x = 138,426.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,426.83/370.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.71

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