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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.42, 503.94 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.42, 503.94 and 241.04 is: 332.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.42 : 503.94 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.42/503.94 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.42x = 503.94 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.42x = 121,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,469.70/365.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.41

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