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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.75, 573.84 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.75, 573.84 and 241.20 is: 332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.75 : 573.84 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.75/573.84 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.75x = 573.84 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.75x = 138,407.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,407.34/415.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.91

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