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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.49, 554.93 and 248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.49, 554.93 and 248.18 is: 371.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.49 : 554.93 = 248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.49/554.93 = 248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.49x = 554.93 × 248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.49x = 137,723.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,723.60/370.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.73

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