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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.56, 535.30 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.56, 535.30 and 241.52 is: 362.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.56 : 535.30 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.56/535.30 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.56x = 535.30 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.56x = 129,282.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,282.38/356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.58

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