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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.95, 515.75 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.95, 515.75 and 241.18 is: 332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.95 : 515.75 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.95/515.75 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.95x = 515.75 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.95x = 124,388.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,388.59/373.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.63

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