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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.98, 516.27 and 249.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.98, 516.27 and 249.78 is: 344.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.98 : 516.27 = 249.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.98/516.27 = 249.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.98x = 516.27 × 249.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.98x = 128,953.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,953.92/373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.82

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