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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.98, 636.85 and 241.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.98, 636.85 and 241.99 is: 362.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.98 : 636.85 = 241.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.98/636.85 = 241.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.98x = 636.85 × 241.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.98x = 154,106.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,106.94/424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.62

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