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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.63, 654.24 and 241.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.63, 654.24 and 241.33 is: 361.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.63 : 654.24 = 241.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.63/654.24 = 241.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.63x = 654.24 × 241.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.63x = 157,887.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,887.74/436.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.61

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