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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.80, 573.57 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.80, 573.57 and 241.11 is: 332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.80 : 573.57 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.80/573.57 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.80x = 573.57 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.80x = 138,293.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,293.46/415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.60

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