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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.32, 555.96 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.32, 555.96 and 249.44 is: 373.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.32 : 555.96 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.32/555.96 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.32x = 555.96 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.32x = 138,678.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,678.66/371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.47

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