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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.54, 517.96 and 242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.54, 517.96 and 242.64 is: 334.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.54 : 517.96 = 242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.54/517.96 = 242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.54x = 517.96 × 242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.54x = 125,677.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,677.81/375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.66

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