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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.38, 604.17 and 241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.38, 604.17 and 241.26 is: 361.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.38 : 604.17 = 241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.38/604.17 = 241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.38x = 604.17 × 241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.38x = 145,762.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,762.05/403.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.35

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