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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.39, 534.55 and 241.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.39, 534.55 and 241.57 is: 362.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.39 : 534.55 = 241.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.39/534.55 = 241.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.39x = 534.55 × 241.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.39x = 129,129.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,129.85/356.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.33

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