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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.95, 514.71 and 241.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.95, 514.71 and 241.91 is: 333.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.95 : 514.71 = 241.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.95/514.71 = 241.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.95x = 514.71 × 241.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.95x = 124,510.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,510.92/372.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.86

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