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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.51, 513.98 and 241.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.51, 513.98 and 241.49 is: 333.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.51 : 513.98 = 241.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.51/513.98 = 241.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.51x = 513.98 × 241.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.51x = 124,121.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,121.11/372.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.20

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