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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.63, 514.13 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.63, 514.13 and 241.68 is: 333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.63 : 514.13 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.63/514.13 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.63x = 514.13 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.63x = 124,253.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,253.73/372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.45

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