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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.41, 514.00 and 248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.41, 514.00 and 248.07 is: 342.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.41 : 514.00 = 248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.41/514.00 = 248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.41x = 514.00 × 248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.41x = 127,506.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,506.74/372.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.39

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