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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.41, 708.71 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.41, 708.71 and 241.20 is: 361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.41 : 708.71 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.41/708.71 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.41x = 708.71 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.41x = 170,939.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,939.65/472.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.85

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