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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.59, 635.82 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.59, 635.82 and 241.44 is: 361.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.59 : 635.82 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.59/635.82 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.59x = 635.82 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.59x = 153,512.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,512.38/424.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.55

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