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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.61, 635.43 and 241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.61, 635.43 and 241.13 is: 361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.61 : 635.43 = 241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.61/635.43 = 241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.61x = 635.43 × 241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.61x = 153,221.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,221.24/423.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.70

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