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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.45, 556.80 and 249.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.45, 556.80 and 249.43 is: 373.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.45 : 556.80 = 249.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.45/556.80 = 249.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.45x = 556.80 × 249.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.45x = 138,882.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,882.62/371.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.89

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