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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.52, 557.49 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.52, 557.49 and 241.50 is: 362.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.52 : 557.49 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.52/557.49 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.52x = 557.49 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.52x = 134,633.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,633.84/371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.39

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