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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.38, 556.64 and 249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.38, 556.64 and 249.60 is: 374.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.38 : 556.64 = 249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.38/556.64 = 249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.38x = 556.64 × 249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.38x = 138,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,937.34/371.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.11

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