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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.36, 556.96 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.36, 556.96 and 249.76 is: 374.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.36 : 556.96 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.36/556.96 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.36x = 556.96 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.36x = 139,106.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,106.33/371.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.59

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