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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.31, 515.57 and 249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.31, 515.57 and 249.38 is: 344.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.31 : 515.57 = 249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.31/515.57 = 249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.31x = 515.57 × 249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.31x = 128,570.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,570.96/373.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.41

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