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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.68, 554.58 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.68, 554.58 and 248.36 is: 371.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.68 : 554.58 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.68/554.58 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.68x = 554.58 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.68x = 137,735.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,735.49/370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.58

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