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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.14, 517.77 and 243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.14, 517.77 and 243.92 is: 336.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.14 : 517.77 = 243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.14/517.77 = 243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.14x = 517.77 × 243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.14x = 126,291.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,291.87/375.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.66

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