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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.04, 573.98 and 241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.04, 573.98 and 241.35 is: 332.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.04 : 573.98 = 241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.04/573.98 = 241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.04x = 573.98 × 241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.04x = 138,528.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,528.87/416.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.97

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