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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.17, 504.51 and 241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.17, 504.51 and 241.62 is: 332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.17 : 504.51 = 241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.17/504.51 = 241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.17x = 504.51 × 241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.17x = 121,899.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,899.71/366.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.91

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