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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.67, 580.78 and 241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.67, 580.78 and 241.03 is: 361.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.67 : 580.78 = 241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.67/580.78 = 241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.67x = 580.78 × 241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.67x = 139,985.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,985.07/387.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.09

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