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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.66, 635.49 and 241.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.66, 635.49 and 241.05 is: 361.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.66 : 635.49 = 241.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.66/635.49 = 241.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.66x = 635.49 × 241.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.66x = 153,184.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,184.86/423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.58

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