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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.63, 516.80 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.63, 516.80 and 243.62 is: 336.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.63 : 516.80 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.63/516.80 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.63x = 516.80 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.63x = 125,900.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,900.84/374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.06

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