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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.03, 517.59 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.03, 517.59 and 242.46 is: 334.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.03 : 517.59 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.03/517.59 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.03x = 517.59 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.03x = 125,494.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,494.87/375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.63

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