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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.64, 439.43 and 241.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.64, 439.43 and 241.41 is: 363.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.64 : 439.43 = 241.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.64/439.43 = 241.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.64x = 439.43 × 241.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.64x = 106,082.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,082.80/291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.75

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