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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.45, 557.07 and 249.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.45, 557.07 and 249.77 is: 374.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.45 : 557.07 = 249.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.45/557.07 = 249.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.45x = 557.07 × 249.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.45x = 139,139.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,139.37/371.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.58

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