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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.09, 550.80 and 241.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.09, 550.80 and 241.73 is: 333.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.09 : 550.80 = 241.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.09/550.80 = 241.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.09x = 550.80 × 241.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.09x = 133,144.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,144.88/399.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.62

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