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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.34, 591.48 and 241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.34, 591.48 and 241.26 is: 360.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.34 : 591.48 = 241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.34/591.48 = 241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.34x = 591.48 × 241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.34x = 142,700.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,700.46/395.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.96

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