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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.03, 574.02 and 241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.03, 574.02 and 241.34 is: 332.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.03 : 574.02 = 241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.03/574.02 = 241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.03x = 574.02 × 241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.03x = 138,531.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,531.12/416.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.99

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