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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.24, 503.88 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.24, 503.88 and 241.04 is: 332.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.24 : 503.88 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.24/503.88 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.24x = 503.88 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.24x = 121,455.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,455.24/365.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.54

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