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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.93, 513.14 and 241.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.93, 513.14 and 241.01 is: 332.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.93 : 513.14 = 241.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.93/513.14 = 241.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.93x = 513.14 × 241.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.93x = 123,670.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,670.02/371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.51

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