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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.86, 573.86 and 241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.86, 573.86 and 241.17 is: 332.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.86 : 573.86 = 241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.86/573.86 = 241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.86x = 573.86 × 241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.86x = 138,398.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,398.59/415.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.80

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