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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.96, 516.50 and 249.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.96, 516.50 and 249.41 is: 344.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.96 : 516.50 = 249.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.96/516.50 = 249.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.96x = 516.50 × 249.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.96x = 128,819.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,819.74/373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.47

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