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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.95, 515.75 and 242.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.95, 515.75 and 242.73 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.95 : 515.75 = 242.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.95/515.75 = 242.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.95x = 515.75 × 242.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.95x = 125,186.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,186.78/373.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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