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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.76, 573.72 and 241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.76, 573.72 and 241.16 is: 332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.76 : 573.72 = 241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.76/573.72 = 241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.76x = 573.72 × 241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.76x = 138,358.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,358.32/415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.78

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