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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.97, 515.71 and 249.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.97, 515.71 and 249.63 is: 344.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.97 : 515.71 = 249.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.97/515.71 = 249.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.97x = 515.71 × 249.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.97x = 128,736.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,736.69/373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.24

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