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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.47, 556.89 and 249.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.47, 556.89 and 249.67 is: 374.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.47 : 556.89 = 249.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.47/556.89 = 249.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.47x = 556.89 × 249.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.47x = 139,036.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,036.76/371.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.29

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