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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.26, 557.44 and 248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.26, 557.44 and 248.60 is: 372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.26 : 557.44 = 248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.26/557.44 = 248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.26x = 557.44 × 248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.26x = 138,579.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,579.58/372.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.27

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