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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.76, 516.02 and 241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.76, 516.02 and 241.03 is: 332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.76 : 516.02 = 241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.76/516.02 = 241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.76x = 516.02 × 241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.76x = 124,375.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,375.01/373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.77

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