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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.95, 573.99 and 241.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.95, 573.99 and 241.29 is: 332.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.95 : 573.99 = 241.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.95/573.99 = 241.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.95x = 573.99 × 241.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.95x = 138,498.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,498.05/415.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.97

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