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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.61, 526.43 and 241.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.61, 526.43 and 241.49 is: 333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.61 : 526.43 = 241.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.61/526.43 = 241.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.61x = 526.43 × 241.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.61x = 127,126.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,126.37/381.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.13

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