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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.99, 635.78 and 241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.99, 635.78 and 241.34 is: 361.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.99 : 635.78 = 241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.99/635.78 = 241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.99x = 635.78 × 241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.99x = 153,439.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,439.15/423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.89

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