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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.95, 557.66 and 248.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.95, 557.66 and 248.59 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.95 : 557.66 = 248.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.95/557.66 = 248.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.95x = 557.66 × 248.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.95x = 138,630.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,630.02/371.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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