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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.84, 635.64 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.84, 635.64 and 241.32 is: 361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.84 : 635.64 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.84/635.64 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.84x = 635.64 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.84x = 153,392.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,392.64/423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.91

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