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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.65, 557.97 and 249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.65, 557.97 and 249.04 is: 373.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.65 : 557.97 = 249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.65/557.97 = 249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.65x = 557.97 × 249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.65x = 138,956.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,956.85/371.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.89

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