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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.91, 557.99 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.91, 557.99 and 249 is: 373.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.91 : 557.99 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.91/557.99 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.91x = 557.99 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.91x = 138,939.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,939.51/371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.58

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