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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.54, 612.75 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.54, 612.75 and 241.86 is: 362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.54 : 612.75 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.54/612.75 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.54x = 612.75 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.54x = 148,200.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,200.09/408.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.76

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