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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.40, 516.78 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.40, 516.78 and 243.54 is: 336.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.40 : 516.78 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.40/516.78 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.40x = 516.78 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.40x = 125,856.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,856.60/374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.16

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