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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.76, 573.80 and 241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.76, 573.80 and 241.10 is: 332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.76 : 573.80 = 241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.76/573.80 = 241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.76x = 573.80 × 241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.76x = 138,339.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,339.11/415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.74

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