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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.77, 635.78 and 241.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.77, 635.78 and 241.30 is: 362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.77 : 635.78 = 241.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.77/635.78 = 241.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.77x = 635.78 × 241.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.77x = 153,410.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,410.92/423.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.01

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