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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.66, 635.51 and 241.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.66, 635.51 and 241.41 is: 362.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.66 : 635.51 = 241.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.66/635.51 = 241.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.66x = 635.51 × 241.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.66x = 153,418.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,418.47/423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.13

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