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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.32, 635.92 and 241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.32, 635.92 and 241.60 is: 362.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.32 : 635.92 = 241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.32/635.92 = 241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.32x = 635.92 × 241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.32x = 153,638.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,638.27/424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.08

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