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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.64, 560.51 and 241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.64, 560.51 and 241.97 is: 362.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.64 : 560.51 = 241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.64/560.51 = 241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.64x = 560.51 × 241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.64x = 135,622.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,622.59/373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.98

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