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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.55, 605.88 and 241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.55, 605.88 and 241.74 is: 362.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.55 : 605.88 = 241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.55/605.88 = 241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.55x = 605.88 × 241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.55x = 146,465.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,465.43/404.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.05

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