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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 556 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 556 and 249.12 is: 373.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 556 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/556 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 556 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 138,510.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,510.72/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.79

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