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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.38, 557.20 and 249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.38, 557.20 and 249.88 is: 374.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.38 : 557.20 = 249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.38/557.20 = 249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.38x = 557.20 × 249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.38x = 139,233.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,233.14/371.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.91

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