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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.45, 516.69 and 241.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.45, 516.69 and 241.65 is: 333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.45 : 516.69 = 241.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.45/516.69 = 241.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.45x = 516.69 × 241.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.45x = 124,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,858.14/374.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.45

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