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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.74, 526.89 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.74, 526.89 and 241.98 is: 333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.74 : 526.89 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.74/526.89 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.74x = 526.89 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.74x = 127,496.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,496.84/381.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.99

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