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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.73, 557.21 and 241.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.73, 557.21 and 241.81 is: 362.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.73 : 557.21 = 241.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.73/557.21 = 241.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.73x = 557.21 × 241.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.73x = 134,738.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,738.95/371.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.46

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