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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.48, 555.56 and 248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.48, 555.56 and 248.70 is: 372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.48 : 555.56 = 248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.48/555.56 = 248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.48x = 555.56 × 248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.48x = 138,167.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,167.77/370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.94

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