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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.20, 557.06 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.20, 557.06 and 249.52 is: 374.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.20 : 557.06 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.20/557.06 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.20x = 557.06 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.20x = 138,997.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,997.61/371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.45

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