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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.58, 654.28 and 241.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.58, 654.28 and 241.29 is: 361.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.58 : 654.28 = 241.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.58/654.28 = 241.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.58x = 654.28 × 241.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.58x = 157,870.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,870.62/436.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.61

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