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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.01, 573.96 and 241.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.01, 573.96 and 241.31 is: 332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.01 : 573.96 = 241.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.01/573.96 = 241.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.01x = 573.96 × 241.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.01x = 138,501.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,501.08/416.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.93

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