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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.70, 556.46 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.70, 556.46 and 241.40 is: 361.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.70 : 556.46 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.70/556.46 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.70x = 556.46 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.70x = 134,325.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,325.45/371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.38

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