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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.34, 515.65 and 249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.34, 515.65 and 249.56 is: 344.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.34 : 515.65 = 249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.34/515.65 = 249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.34x = 515.65 × 249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.34x = 128,687.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,687.71/373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.69

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