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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.98, 513.03 and 241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.98, 513.03 and 241.03 is: 332.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.98 : 513.03 = 241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.98/513.03 = 241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.98x = 513.03 × 241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.98x = 123,655.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,655.62/371.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.43

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