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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.21, 558.44 and 249.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.21, 558.44 and 249.31 is: 374.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.21 : 558.44 = 249.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.21/558.44 = 249.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.21x = 558.44 × 249.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.21x = 139,224.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,224.68/372.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.05

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