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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.79, 516.05 and 249.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.79, 516.05 and 249.86 is: 344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.79 : 516.05 = 249.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.79/516.05 = 249.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.79x = 516.05 × 249.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.79x = 128,938.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,938.36/373.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.95

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