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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.85, 518.82 and 243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.85, 518.82 and 243.11 is: 335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.85 : 518.82 = 243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.85/518.82 = 243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.85x = 518.82 × 243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.85x = 126,127.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,127.74/375.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.58

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