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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.39, 691.77 and 241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.39, 691.77 and 241.88 is: 362.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.39 : 691.77 = 241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.39/691.77 = 241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.39x = 691.77 × 241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.39x = 167,325.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,325.33/461.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.65

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