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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.84, 515.83 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.84, 515.83 and 241.11 is: 332.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.84 : 515.83 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.84/515.83 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.84x = 515.83 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.84x = 124,371.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,371.77/373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.69

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