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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.96, 566.58 and 241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.96, 566.58 and 241.16 is: 361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.96 : 566.58 = 241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.96/566.58 = 241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.96x = 566.58 × 241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.96x = 136,636.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,636.43/377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.51

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