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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.27, 654.64 and 241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.27, 654.64 and 241.24 is: 361.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.27 : 654.64 = 241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.27/654.64 = 241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.27x = 654.64 × 241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.27x = 157,922.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,922.51/436.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.98

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