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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.48, 635.84 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.48, 635.84 and 241.44 is: 361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.48 : 635.84 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.48/635.84 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.48x = 635.84 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.48x = 153,517.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,517.21/424.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.66

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