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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.82, 635.04 and 241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.82, 635.04 and 241.34 is: 361.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.82 : 635.04 = 241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.82/635.04 = 241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.82x = 635.04 × 241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.82x = 153,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,260.55/423.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.62

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