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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.81, 535.32 and 241.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.81, 535.32 and 241.71 is: 361.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.81 : 535.32 = 241.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.81/535.32 = 241.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.81x = 535.32 × 241.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.81x = 129,392.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,392.20/357.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.62

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