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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.04, 635.62 and 241.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.04, 635.62 and 241.05 is: 361.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.04 : 635.62 = 241.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.04/635.62 = 241.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.04x = 635.62 × 241.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.04x = 153,217.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,217.32/424.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.33

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