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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.94, 637.41 and 241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.94, 637.41 and 241.96 is: 362.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.94 : 637.41 = 241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.94/637.41 = 241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.94x = 637.41 × 241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.94x = 154,227.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,227.72/424.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.94

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