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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.97, 518.37 and 242.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.97, 518.37 and 242.97 is: 334.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.97 : 518.37 = 242.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.97/518.37 = 242.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.97x = 518.37 × 242.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.97x = 125,947.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,947.75/375.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.99

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