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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 519.57 and 241.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 519.57 and 241.93 is: 333.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 519.57 = 241.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/519.57 = 241.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 519.57 × 241.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 125,700.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,700.05/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.97

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