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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.93, 514.38 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.93, 514.38 and 241.98 is: 333.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.93 : 514.38 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.93/514.38 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.93x = 514.38 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.93x = 124,469.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,469.67/372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.76

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