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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.95, 515.97 and 242.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.95, 515.97 and 242.91 is: 335.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.95 : 515.97 = 242.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.95/515.97 = 242.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.95x = 515.97 × 242.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.95x = 125,334.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,334.27/373.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.16

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