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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.01, 514.66 and 241.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.01, 514.66 and 241.99 is: 333.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.01 : 514.66 = 241.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.01/514.66 = 241.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.01x = 514.66 × 241.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.01x = 124,542.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,542.57/373.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.89

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