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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.29, 555.97 and 249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.29, 555.97 and 249.16 is: 373.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.29 : 555.97 = 249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.29/555.97 = 249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.29x = 555.97 × 249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.29x = 138,525.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,525.49/371.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.09

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