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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.48, 591.82 and 241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.48, 591.82 and 241.36 is: 361.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.48 : 591.82 = 241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.48/591.82 = 241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.48x = 591.82 × 241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.48x = 142,841.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,841.68/395.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.19

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