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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.68, 526.60 and 241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.68, 526.60 and 241.88 is: 333.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.68 : 526.60 = 241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.68/526.60 = 241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.68x = 526.60 × 241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.68x = 127,374.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,374.01/381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.72

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