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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.74, 515.46 and 242.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.74, 515.46 and 242.79 is: 334.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.74 : 515.46 = 242.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.74/515.46 = 242.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.74x = 515.46 × 242.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.74x = 125,148.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,148.53/373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.85

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