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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.12, 557.56 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.12, 557.56 and 241.20 is: 362.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.12 : 557.56 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.12/557.56 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.12x = 557.56 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.12x = 134,483.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,483.47/371.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.37

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