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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.05, 515.23 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.05, 515.23 and 249.28 is: 344.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.05 : 515.23 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.05/515.23 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.05x = 515.23 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.05x = 128,434.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,434.62/373.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.28

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