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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379, 523.02 and 241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379, 523.02 and 241.24 is: 332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379 : 523.02 = 241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379/523.02 = 241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379x = 523.02 × 241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379x = 126,173.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,173.34/379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.91

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