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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.60, 559.33 and 248.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.60, 559.33 and 248.71 is: 372.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.60 : 559.33 = 248.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.60/559.33 = 248.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.60x = 559.33 × 248.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.60x = 139,110.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,110.96/373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.35

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