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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.30, 635.83 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.30, 635.83 and 241.32 is: 361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.30 : 635.83 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.30/635.83 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.30x = 635.83 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.30x = 153,438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,438.50/424.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.63

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