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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.78, 518.36 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.78, 518.36 and 242.94 is: 335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.78 : 518.36 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.78/518.36 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.78x = 518.36 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.78x = 125,929.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,929.16/375.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.11

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