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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.33, 516.50 and 243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.33, 516.50 and 243.52 is: 336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.33 : 516.50 = 243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.33/516.50 = 243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.33x = 516.50 × 243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.33x = 125,778.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,778.08/374.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.01

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