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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.97, 573.77 and 241.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.97, 573.77 and 241.19 is: 332.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.97 : 573.77 = 241.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.97/573.77 = 241.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.97x = 573.77 × 241.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.97x = 138,386.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,386.38/415.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.68

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