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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.93, 514.51 and 242.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.93, 514.51 and 242.01 is: 333.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.93 : 514.51 = 242.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.93/514.51 = 242.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.93x = 514.51 × 242.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.93x = 124,516.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,516.57/372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.89

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