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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.82, 573.72 and 241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.82, 573.72 and 241.13 is: 332.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.82 : 573.72 = 241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.82/573.72 = 241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.82x = 573.72 × 241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.82x = 138,338.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,338.24/415.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.69

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