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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.68, 635.00 and 241.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.68, 635.00 and 241.19 is: 361.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.68 : 635.00 = 241.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.68/635.00 = 241.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.68x = 635.00 × 241.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.68x = 153,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,153.08/423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.49

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