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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.14, 635.73 and 241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.14, 635.73 and 241.70 is: 362.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.14 : 635.73 = 241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.14/635.73 = 241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.14x = 635.73 × 241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.14x = 153,652.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,652.76/424.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.27

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