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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.84, 514.77 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.84, 514.77 and 241.92 is: 334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.84 : 514.77 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.84/514.77 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.84x = 514.77 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.84x = 124,533.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,533.16/372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.01

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