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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 513.24 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 513.24 and 241.08 is: 332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 513.24 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/513.24 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 513.24 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 123,731.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,731.90/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.61

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