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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.78, 516.92 and 243.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.78, 516.92 and 243.65 is: 336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.78 : 516.92 = 243.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.78/516.92 = 243.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.78x = 516.92 × 243.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.78x = 125,943.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,943.76/374.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.05

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