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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.88, 573.79 and 241.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.88, 573.79 and 241.19 is: 332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.88 : 573.79 = 241.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.88/573.79 = 241.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.88x = 573.79 × 241.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.88x = 138,391.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,391.20/415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.77

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