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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.68, 604.64 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.68, 604.64 and 241.08 is: 361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.68 : 604.64 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.68/604.64 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.68x = 604.64 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.68x = 145,766.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,766.61/402.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.99

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