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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.69, 581.94 and 241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.69, 581.94 and 241.74 is: 362.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.69 : 581.94 = 241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.69/581.94 = 241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.69x = 581.94 × 241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.69x = 140,678.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,678.18/387.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.86

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