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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.56, 533.36 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.56, 533.36 and 241.04 is: 360.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.56 : 533.36 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.56/533.36 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.56x = 533.36 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.56x = 128,561.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,561.09/356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.56

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