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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.96, 582.31 and 241.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.96, 582.31 and 241.99 is: 363.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.96 : 582.31 = 241.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.96/582.31 = 241.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.96x = 582.31 × 241.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.96x = 140,912.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,912.04/387.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.22

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