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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.37, 513.65 and 241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.37, 513.65 and 241.46 is: 333.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.37 : 513.65 = 241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.37/513.65 = 241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.37x = 513.65 × 241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.37x = 124,022.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,022.15/372.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.07

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