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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.92, 573.90 and 241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.92, 573.90 and 241.26 is: 332.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.92 : 573.90 = 241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.92/573.90 = 241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.92x = 573.90 × 241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.92x = 138,459.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,459.11/415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.90

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