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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.09, 513.54 and 241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.09, 513.54 and 241.38 is: 333.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.09 : 513.54 = 241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.09/513.54 = 241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.09x = 513.54 × 241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.09x = 123,958.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,958.29/372.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.14

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