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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.68, 557.28 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.68, 557.28 and 249.76 is: 374.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.68 : 557.28 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.68/557.28 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.68x = 557.28 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.68x = 139,186.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,186.25/371.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.48

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