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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.42, 606.65 and 241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.42, 606.65 and 241.88 is: 362.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.42 : 606.65 = 241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.42/606.65 = 241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.42x = 606.65 × 241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.42x = 146,732.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,732.26/404.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.83

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