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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.74, 516.16 and 249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.74, 516.16 and 249.92 is: 345.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.74 : 516.16 = 249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.74/516.16 = 249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.74x = 516.16 × 249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.74x = 128,998.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,998.71/373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.16

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