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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.68, 573.59 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.68, 573.59 and 241 is: 332.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.68 : 573.59 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.68/573.59 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.68x = 573.59 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.68x = 138,235.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,235.79/415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.56

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