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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.05, 558.77 and 249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.05, 558.77 and 249.39 is: 373.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.05 : 558.77 = 249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.05/558.77 = 249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.05x = 558.77 × 249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.05x = 139,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,350.40/373.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.54

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