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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.61, 557.87 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.61, 557.87 and 249.48 is: 374.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.61 : 557.87 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.61/557.87 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.61x = 557.87 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.61x = 139,176.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,176.16/371.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.52

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