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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.71, 605.29 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.71, 605.29 and 241.50 is: 362.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.71 : 605.29 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.71/605.29 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.71x = 605.29 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.71x = 146,177.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,177.54/403.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.09

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