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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.97, 516.97 and 241.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.97, 516.97 and 241.95 is: 333.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.97 : 516.97 = 241.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.97/516.97 = 241.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.97x = 516.97 × 241.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.97x = 125,080.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,080.61/374.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.58

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