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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.43, 636.98 and 241.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.43, 636.98 and 241.91 is: 363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.43 : 636.98 = 241.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.43/636.98 = 241.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.43x = 636.98 × 241.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.43x = 154,087.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,087.44/424.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.05

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