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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.27, 390.78 and 241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.27, 390.78 and 241.83 is: 361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.27 : 390.78 = 241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.27/390.78 = 241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.27x = 390.78 × 241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.27x = 94,502.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,502.33/261.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.70

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