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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.48, 603.63 and 241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.48, 603.63 and 241.16 is: 361.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.48 : 603.63 = 241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.48/603.63 = 241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.48x = 603.63 × 241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.48x = 145,568.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,568.39/402.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.68

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