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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.73, 637.09 and 241.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.73, 637.09 and 241.73 is: 362.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.73 : 637.09 = 241.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.73/637.09 = 241.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.73x = 637.09 × 241.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.73x = 154,006.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,006.63/424.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.60

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