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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.08, 507.45 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.08, 507.45 and 241.56 is: 363.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.08 : 507.45 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.08/507.45 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.08x = 507.45 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.08x = 122,579.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,579.62/337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.65

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