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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.91, 573.96 and 241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.91, 573.96 and 241.26 is: 332.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.91 : 573.96 = 241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.91/573.96 = 241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.91x = 573.96 × 241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.91x = 138,473.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,473.59/415.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.94

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