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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.67, 514.49 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.67, 514.49 and 248.54 is: 343.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.67 : 514.49 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.67/514.49 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.67x = 514.49 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.67x = 127,867.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,867.53/372.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.11

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