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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.89, 558.03 and 248.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.89, 558.03 and 248.59 is: 373.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.89 : 558.03 = 248.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.89/558.03 = 248.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.89x = 558.03 × 248.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.89x = 138,720.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,720.68/371.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.02

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