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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.70, 604.35 and 241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.70, 604.35 and 241.70 is: 361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.70 : 604.35 = 241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.70/604.35 = 241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.70x = 604.35 × 241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.70x = 146,071.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,071.40/403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.83

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