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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.72, 604.64 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.72, 604.64 and 241.04 is: 361.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.72 : 604.64 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.72/604.64 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.72x = 604.64 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.72x = 145,744.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,744.54/403.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.01

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