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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.71, 559.20 and 249.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.71, 559.20 and 249.81 is: 374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.71 : 559.20 = 249.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.71/559.20 = 249.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.71x = 559.20 × 249.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.71x = 139,693.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,693.75/372.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.81

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