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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.92, 573.88 and 241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.92, 573.88 and 241.28 is: 332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.92 : 573.88 = 241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.92/573.88 = 241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.92x = 573.88 × 241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.92x = 138,465.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,465.77/415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.91

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