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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416, 574.08 and 241.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416, 574.08 and 241.45 is: 333.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416 : 574.08 = 241.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416/574.08 = 241.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416x = 574.08 × 241.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416x = 138,611.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,611.62/416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.20

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