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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.79, 555.78 and 248.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.79, 555.78 and 248.75 is: 372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.79 : 555.78 = 248.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.79/555.78 = 248.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.79x = 555.78 × 248.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.79x = 138,250.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,250.28/370.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.85

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