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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.63, 526.63 and 241.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.63, 526.63 and 241.73 is: 333.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.63 : 526.63 = 241.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.63/526.63 = 241.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.63x = 526.63 × 241.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.63x = 127,302.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,302.27/381.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.58

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