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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.64, 556.27 and 249.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.64, 556.27 and 249.05 is: 373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.64 : 556.27 = 249.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.64/556.27 = 249.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.64x = 556.27 × 249.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.64x = 138,535.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,535.64/370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.78

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