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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.26, 558.93 and 249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.26, 558.93 and 249.60 is: 373.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.26 : 558.93 = 249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.26/558.93 = 249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.26x = 558.93 × 249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.26x = 139,508.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,508.93/373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.76

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