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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.73, 558.87 and 249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.73, 558.87 and 249.46 is: 374.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.73 : 558.87 = 249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.73/558.87 = 249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.73x = 558.87 × 249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.73x = 139,418.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,418.63/372.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.05

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