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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.04, 635.72 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.04, 635.72 and 241.52 is: 362.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.04 : 635.72 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.04/635.72 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.04x = 635.72 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.04x = 153,534.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,534.71/424.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.08

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