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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.36, 605.63 and 241.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.36, 605.63 and 241.71 is: 362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.36 : 605.63 = 241.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.36/605.63 = 241.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.36x = 605.63 × 241.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.36x = 146,385.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,385.16/404.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.01

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