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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.34, 607.99 and 241.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.34, 607.99 and 241.21 is: 360.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.34 : 607.99 = 241.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.34/607.99 = 241.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.34x = 607.99 × 241.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.34x = 146,652.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,652.45/406.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.91

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