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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.61, 515.45 and 249.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.61, 515.45 and 249.35 is: 344.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.61 : 515.45 = 249.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.61/515.45 = 249.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.61x = 515.45 × 249.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.61x = 128,525.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,525.50/373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.01

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