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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.44, 608.69 and 241.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.44, 608.69 and 241.21 is: 362.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.44 : 608.69 = 241.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.44/608.69 = 241.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.44x = 608.69 × 241.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.44x = 146,822.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,822.11/405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.13

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