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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.74, 504.88 and 241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.74, 504.88 and 241.46 is: 333.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.74 : 504.88 = 241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.74/504.88 = 241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.74x = 504.88 × 241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.74x = 121,908.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,908.32/365.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.32

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