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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.38, 635.13 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.38, 635.13 and 241.50 is: 361.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.38 : 635.13 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.38/635.13 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.38x = 635.13 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.38x = 153,383.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,383.90/424.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.43

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