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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.43, 606.98 and 241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.43, 606.98 and 241.24 is: 362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.43 : 606.98 = 241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.43/606.98 = 241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.43x = 606.98 × 241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.43x = 146,427.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,427.86/403.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.96

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