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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.89, 517.22 and 243.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.89, 517.22 and 243.93 is: 336.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.89 : 517.22 = 243.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.89/517.22 = 243.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.89x = 517.22 × 243.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.89x = 126,165.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,165.47/374.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.54

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